Beech Bluff, TN (ZIP 38313) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 154 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (63 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $38.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.6M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Beech Bluff has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Beech Bluff has experienced 3 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Beech Bluff has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beech Bluff was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 11, 2021 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38313 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beech Bluff, TN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38.9K in property damage.
Yes, Beech Bluff (ZIP 38313) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Beech Bluff has 15 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 $20.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38313 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.4M in property damage in the Beech Bluff, TN area (ZIP 38313). 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 →