Memphis, TN (ZIP 38112) has experienced 135 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 26 extreme heat events, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.2M. These events have resulted in 84 recorded deaths and 221 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (53 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 $255.6K 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 16% 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
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 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
Memphis has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Memphis was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2003, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 27, 2017), causing $9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 19, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38112 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), extreme heat events (26 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Memphis, TN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255.6K in property damage.
Yes, Memphis (ZIP 38112) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Memphis has 9 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38112 was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 22, 2003. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.2M in property damage in the Memphis, TN area (ZIP 38112). 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 →