Gadsden, TN (ZIP 38337) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $59.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Gadsden has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2010.
Gadsden has experienced 9 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 $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Gadsden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gadsden was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $9M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 17, 1999), causing $1.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 2002 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38337 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gadsden, TN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $59.1K in property damage.
Yes, Gadsden (ZIP 38337) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Gadsden has 10 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38337 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $9M 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 $12.9M in property damage in the Gadsden, TN area (ZIP 38337). 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 →