Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 38473 in Minor Hill, TN. These include 15 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Minor Hill is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Minor Hill has experienced 4 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 $27K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Minor Hill 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.
Minor Hill 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 $120K 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 Aug 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minor Hill 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38473 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minor Hill, TN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Minor Hill (ZIP 38473) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Minor Hill has 13 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38473 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Minor Hill, TN area (ZIP 38473). 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 →