Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 38475 in Olivehill, TN. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2020.
Olivehill has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2021.
Olivehill has experienced 7 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 $53.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
Olivehill has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Olivehill has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2011.
Olivehill has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olivehill 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. EF3 Tornado on Mar 4, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38475 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olivehill, TN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9K in property damage.
Yes, Olivehill (ZIP 38475) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2021.
Olivehill has 6 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38475 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 $12.3M in property damage in the Olivehill, TN area (ZIP 38475). 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 →