Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Ardmore, TN area (ZIP 38449). These include 29 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $997.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ardmore is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $837.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Ardmore has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Ardmore has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Ardmore has experienced 3 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ardmore was EF2 Tornado on Jan 24, 1997, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 17, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38449 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ardmore, TN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Ardmore (ZIP 38449) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Ardmore has 12 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 $837.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38449 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 24, 1997. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $997.5K in property damage in the Ardmore, TN area (ZIP 38449). 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 →