Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 38459 in Frankewing, TN. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $311K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Frankewing has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Frankewing has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Frankewing 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.
Frankewing has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 7, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frankewing was EF2 Tornado on Jan 24, 1997, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38459 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frankewing, TN, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Frankewing (ZIP 38459) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 2004.
Frankewing 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38459 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 $311K in property damage in the Frankewing, TN area (ZIP 38459). 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 →