Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Paris, TN area (ZIP 38242). These include 48 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2011.
Paris has experienced 10 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Paris has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Paris has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paris was EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 2005, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 10, 2021), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38242 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paris, TN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51.5K in property damage.
Yes, Paris (ZIP 38242) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Paris has 10 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 $17.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38242 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 2005. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Paris, TN area (ZIP 38242). 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 →