Atwood, TN (ZIP 38220) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Atwood has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Atwood 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.
Atwood 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 Atwood was EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 16, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38220 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (6 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 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atwood, TN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.8K in property damage.
Yes, Atwood (ZIP 38220) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $780K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Atwood has 12 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 $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38220 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1971. This event caused $2.5M 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 $13.3M in property damage in the Atwood, TN area (ZIP 38220). 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 →