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38460 Goodspring, TN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Goodspring, TN (38460)

Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 38460 in Goodspring, TN. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Goodspring has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Goodspring has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Goodspring has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.

💨 Severe wind events

Goodspring has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Goodspring was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 2024, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 1989), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Goodspring, TN (38460)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38460 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 38460?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goodspring, TN, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 38460 (Goodspring) prone to flooding?

Yes, Goodspring (ZIP 38460) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.

Has Goodspring (38460) ever been hit by a tornado?

Goodspring 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Goodspring, TN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38460 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2024. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 38460?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Goodspring, TN area (ZIP 38460). 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 →

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