Rives, TN (ZIP 38253) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Rives has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rives was EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 16, 2025), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38253 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), and severe wind events (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rives, TN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.3K in property damage.
Yes, Rives (ZIP 38253) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Rives has 13 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38253 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2021. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Rives, TN area (ZIP 38253). 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 →