Federal records document 143 natural disaster events in the Memphis, TN area (ZIP 38122). These include 65 hailstorms, 26 extreme heat events, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.7M. These events have resulted in 85 recorded deaths and 199 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $267.7K 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 18% 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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. 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. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Memphis has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51.4M 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 Jun 25, 2023.
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 38122 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), extreme heat events (26 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Memphis, TN, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $267.7K in property damage.
Yes, Memphis (ZIP 38122) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M 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. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38122 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 $56.7M in property damage in the Memphis, TN area (ZIP 38122). 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 →