Bradford, TN (ZIP 38316) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 144 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Bradford has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2011.
Bradford has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Bradford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2007.
Bradford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradford was EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 16, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38316 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradford, TN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.1K in property damage.
Yes, Bradford (ZIP 38316) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $726K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Bradford has 10 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38316 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Bradford, TN area (ZIP 38316). 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 →