Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the South Fulton, TN area (ZIP 38257). These include 48 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $56.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 31 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (65%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
South Fulton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
South Fulton has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Fulton was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 4, 2021), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38257 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Fulton, TN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56.6K in property damage.
Yes, South Fulton (ZIP 38257) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
South Fulton has 31 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38257 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.5M in property damage in the South Fulton, TN area (ZIP 38257). 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 →