Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Bruceton, TN area (ZIP 38317). These include 30 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bruceton is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $542.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Bruceton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2016.
Bruceton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bruceton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Bruceton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bruceton was EF3 Tornado on Jan 22, 1999, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 27, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38317 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bruceton, TN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $542.1K in property damage.
Yes, Bruceton (ZIP 38317) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bruceton has 9 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38317 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 22, 1999. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Bruceton, TN area (ZIP 38317). 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 →