Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 38471 in Lutts, TN. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2020.
Lutts has experienced 5 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2018.
Lutts 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.
Lutts has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2009.
Lutts has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 20, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lutts was EF4 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 23, 2015), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38471 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lutts, TN, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Lutts (ZIP 38471) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2009.
Lutts has 5 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38471 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Lutts, TN area (ZIP 38471). 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 →