ZIP code 38351, covering Lexington, TN, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 120 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $71.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Lexington has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2008.
Lexington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Lexington has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 11, 2021 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38351 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, TN, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71.8K in property damage.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 38351) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Lexington has 18 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 $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38351 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Lexington, TN area (ZIP 38351). 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 →