ZIP code 38240, covering Obion, TN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 earthquakes, 16 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 23 recorded incidents (37% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Obion has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Obion has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Obion has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Obion has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Obion was EF2 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 6, 2025), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38240 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Obion, TN, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Obion (ZIP 38240) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Obion has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38240 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2021. This event caused $2.5M 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 $6.5M in property damage in the Obion, TN area (ZIP 38240). 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 →