ZIP code 38501, covering Algood, TN, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $133.9M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 168 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (26%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $106.9M in documented property damage. 32 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Algood has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Algood has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Algood was EF4 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 19 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 18, 2010), causing $10.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 20, 2015 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38501 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Algood, TN, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Algood (ZIP 38501) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Algood has 16 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 $106.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38501 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 19 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $133.9M in property damage in the Algood, TN area (ZIP 38501). 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 →