Primm Springs, TN (ZIP 38476) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Primm Springs is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (7%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
Primm Springs has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Primm Springs has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $402.9K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2021.
Primm Springs has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2018.
Primm Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Primm Springs was EF1 Tornado on Jun 28, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38476 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Primm Springs, TN, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Primm Springs (ZIP 38476) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $402.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2021.
Primm Springs 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38476 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Primm Springs, TN area (ZIP 38476). 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 →