Tiptonville, TN (ZIP 38079) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 earthquakes, 28 hailstorms, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Tiptonville is earthquakes, with 32 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 11, 2022.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $539.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Tiptonville has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Tiptonville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tiptonville was EF4 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021, which caused $4.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38079 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (32 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tiptonville, TN, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Tiptonville (ZIP 38079) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2021.
Tiptonville has 15 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38079 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2021. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Tiptonville, TN area (ZIP 38079). 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 →