Williston, TN (ZIP 38076) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Williston 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.
Williston has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1989.
Williston has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $271K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Williston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williston was EF3 Tornado on Jan 19, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 22, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38076 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williston, TN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.9K in property damage.
Yes, Williston (ZIP 38076) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $271K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Williston has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38076 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 $4.3M in property damage in the Williston, TN area (ZIP 38076). 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 →