Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 38392 in Mercer, TN. These include 12 blizzards, 10 tornadoes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.2M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mercer is blizzards, with 12 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Mercer has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $66.1M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Mercer has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
Mercer has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2003.
Mercer has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Mercer has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mercer was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 17, 1999), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38392 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mercer, TN, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Mercer (ZIP 38392) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2003.
Mercer has 10 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 $66.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38392 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.2M in property damage in the Mercer, TN area (ZIP 38392). 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 →