ZIP code 38456, covering Ethridge, TN, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% 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 $376K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 29, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Ethridge has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Ethridge has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ethridge was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 20, 1996), causing $1.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38456 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ethridge, TN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Ethridge (ZIP 38456) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $376K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 29, 2021.
Ethridge has 13 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38456 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Ethridge, TN area (ZIP 38456). 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 →