Williamsport, TN (ZIP 38487) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 3 (18%) 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.
Williamsport has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Williamsport has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2021.
Williamsport 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.
Williamsport 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.
Williamsport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamsport was EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 2025, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 28, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38487 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsport, TN, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Williamsport (ZIP 38487) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $301K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2021.
Williamsport has 8 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38487 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 2025. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Williamsport, TN area (ZIP 38487). 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 →