ZIP code 38318, covering Buena Vista, TN, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2011.
Buena Vista has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Buena Vista has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 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.
Buena Vista has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
Buena Vista has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buena Vista was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $4.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 22, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38318 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena Vista, TN, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6K in property damage.
Yes, Buena Vista (ZIP 38318) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Buena Vista has 6 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 38318 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Buena Vista, TN area (ZIP 38318). 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 →