Milan, TN (ZIP 38358) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 154 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $48.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Milan has experienced 10 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 $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2011.
Milan 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 Aug 1, 2007.
Milan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milan was EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 16, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38358 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milan, TN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.4K in property damage.
Yes, Milan (ZIP 38358) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Milan has 20 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 $12.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38358 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Milan, TN area (ZIP 38358). 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 →