ZIP code 38315, covering Bethel Springs, TN, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.6M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $35.1M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bethel Springs has experienced 7 blizzards on record. 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 $30.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2006.
Bethel Springs has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bethel Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Bethel Springs has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethel Springs was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 2025), causing $11M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 21, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38315 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethel Springs, TN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.6K in property damage.
Yes, Bethel Springs (ZIP 38315) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Bethel Springs has 11 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 $35.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38315 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.6M in property damage in the Bethel Springs, TN area (ZIP 38315). 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 →