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38344 Huntingdon, TN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Huntingdon, TN (38344)

Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Huntingdon, TN area (ZIP 38344). These include 60 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Huntingdon is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $608.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.

🌊 Floods

There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Huntingdon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Huntingdon 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Huntingdon was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $4.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 16, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Huntingdon, TN (38344)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38344 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 38344?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntingdon, TN, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $608.7K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 38344 (Huntingdon) prone to flooding?

Yes, Huntingdon (ZIP 38344) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.

Has Huntingdon (38344) ever been hit by a tornado?

Huntingdon has 19 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 $13.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Huntingdon, TN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38344 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 38344?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Huntingdon, TN area (ZIP 38344). 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 →

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