Federal records document 169 natural disaster events in the Columbia, TN area (ZIP 38401). These include 103 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $126.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Columbia is hailstorms, with 103 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (45%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $121.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $281K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2019.
Columbia has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $163K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Columbia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 13, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia was EF4 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 2024), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38401 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, TN, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $103K in property damage.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 38401) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Columbia has 21 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 $121.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38401 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 2009. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $126.2M in property damage in the Columbia, TN area (ZIP 38401). 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 →