ZIP code 38483, covering Summertown, TN, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $368K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Summertown has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Summertown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summertown was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 1996, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 11, 2008), causing $1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38483 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summertown, TN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Summertown (ZIP 38483) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $368K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Summertown has 12 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38483 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1996. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Summertown, TN area (ZIP 38483). 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 →