ZIP code 38063, covering Ripley, TN, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ripley is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Ripley has experienced 10 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Ripley has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $196K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Ripley has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripley was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $20.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $5.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 27, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38063 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripley, TN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Ripley (ZIP 38063) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Ripley has 23 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38063 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42M in property damage in the Ripley, TN area (ZIP 38063). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →