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38380 Sugar Tree, TN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sugar Tree, TN (38380)

Sugar Tree, TN (ZIP 38380) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Sugar Tree is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Sugar Tree has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Sugar Tree has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sugar Tree has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Sugar Tree has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sugar Tree was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 26, 2019), causing $2.4M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 26, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sugar Tree, TN (38380)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38380 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 38380?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sugar Tree, TN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.

Is ZIP code 38380 (Sugar Tree) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sugar Tree (ZIP 38380) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.

Has Sugar Tree (38380) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sugar Tree has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sugar Tree, TN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38380 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 38380?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Sugar Tree, TN area (ZIP 38380). 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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