Memphis, TN (ZIP 38106) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 26 extreme heat events, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.7M. These events have resulted in 87 recorded deaths and 245 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (50 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $238.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 65 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Memphis 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 $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2014.
Memphis has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Memphis was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 19, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38106 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), extreme heat events (26 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Memphis, TN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $238.1K in property damage.
Yes, Memphis (ZIP 38106) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Memphis has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $19.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38106 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.7M in property damage in the Memphis, TN area (ZIP 38106). 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 →