Palmersville, TN (ZIP 38241) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Palmersville has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Palmersville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Palmersville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Palmersville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmersville was EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($830K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38241 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmersville, TN, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.2K in property damage.
Yes, Palmersville (ZIP 38241) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Palmersville has 11 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38241 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2021. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Palmersville, TN area (ZIP 38241). 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 →