Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Big Sandy, TN area (ZIP 38221). These include 21 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Big Sandy has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Big Sandy has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Big Sandy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Sandy was EF2 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 27, 2013), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38221 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Sandy, TN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6K in property damage.
Yes, Big Sandy (ZIP 38221) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Big Sandy 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 $16.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38221 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Big Sandy, TN area (ZIP 38221). 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 →