ZIP code 38474, covering Mount Pleasant, TN, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $715K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $163K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 13, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Pleasant was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 16, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38474 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Pleasant, TN, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Pleasant (ZIP 38474) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $715K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Mount Pleasant has 14 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38474 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Mount Pleasant, TN area (ZIP 38474). 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 →