Pulaski, TN (ZIP 38478) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (42 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $71K 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 May 9, 2024.
Pulaski has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Pulaski 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pulaski was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 2024, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 11, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38478 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (9 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pulaski, TN, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Pulaski (ZIP 38478) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Pulaski has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38478 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 $6.1M in property damage in the Pulaski, TN area (ZIP 38478). 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 →