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38382 Trenton, TN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Trenton, TN (38382)

Trenton, TN (ZIP 38382) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $556.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (67 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 15, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $523.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $28.7M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Trenton 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Trenton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.

🌍 Earthquakes

Trenton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 6, 1994.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Trenton was Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 2006), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($14M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Trenton, TN (38382)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38382 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 38382?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trenton, TN, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 38382 (Trenton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Trenton (ZIP 38382) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $523.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.

Has Trenton (38382) ever been hit by a tornado?

Trenton has 19 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 $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Trenton, TN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38382 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 38382?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $556.1M in property damage in the Trenton, TN area (ZIP 38382). 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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