ZIP code 38348, covering Lavinia, TN, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $68.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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.
Lavinia has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Lavinia 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.
Lavinia has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lavinia was EF1 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 17, 1999 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38348 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lavinia, TN, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68.1K in property damage.
Yes, Lavinia (ZIP 38348) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Lavinia has 16 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38348 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Lavinia, TN area (ZIP 38348). 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 →