Springville, TN (ZIP 38256) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
Springville 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.
Springville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springville 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 38256 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springville, TN, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3K in property damage.
Yes, Springville (ZIP 38256) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Springville has 16 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 $15.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38256 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 $21.1M in property damage in the Springville, TN area (ZIP 38256). 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 →