ZIP code 38201, covering Mc Kenzie, TN, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 150 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Kenzie is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $552.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2011.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $937K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Mc Kenzie has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Mc Kenzie has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Kenzie was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 7, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 16, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38201 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Kenzie, TN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $552.9K in property damage.
Yes, Mc Kenzie (ZIP 38201) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $937K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Mc Kenzie has 13 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 $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38201 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Mc Kenzie, TN area (ZIP 38201). 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 →