ZIP code 38066, covering Rossville, TN, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rossville is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $57.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Rossville 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 $51.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Rossville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Rossville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 19, 1988.
Rossville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $359K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rossville was EF3 Tornado on Jan 19, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 30, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38066 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rossville, TN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.1K in property damage.
Yes, Rossville (ZIP 38066) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Rossville has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 19, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38066 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 19, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Rossville, TN area (ZIP 38066). 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 →