Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Decaturville, TN area (ZIP 38329). These include 36 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Decaturville is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Decaturville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $752K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
Decaturville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2017.
Decaturville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $13.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
Decaturville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decaturville was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 26, 2019, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 24, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38329 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decaturville, TN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.7K in property damage.
Yes, Decaturville (ZIP 38329) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $752K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
Decaturville has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38329 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 26, 2019. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Decaturville, TN area (ZIP 38329). 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 →