Clifton, TN (ZIP 38425) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Clifton is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Clifton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2010.
Clifton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Clifton has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2010, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38425 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, TN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 38425) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2010.
Clifton has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38425 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2010. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Clifton, TN area (ZIP 38425). 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 →