Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 38482 in Santa Fe, TN. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Santa Fe is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (11%) 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.
Santa Fe has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $670.9K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2021.
Santa Fe has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $765K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2010.
Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe was EF2 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 27, 2021), causing $334.9K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38482 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Fe, TN, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Santa Fe (ZIP 38482) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $670.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2021.
Santa Fe 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 $765K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38482 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Santa Fe, TN area (ZIP 38482). 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 →