Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Zcta 38506, TN area (ZIP 38506). These include 85 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.9M. These events have resulted in 33 recorded deaths and 302 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (85 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (23%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $116.8M in documented property damage. 33 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Zcta 38506 has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 38506 was EF4 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 19 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 16, 1996), causing $5.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38506 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (13 events), and blizzards (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 38506, TN, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 38506 (ZIP 38506) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Zcta 38506 has 25 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 $116.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38506 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 $125.9M in property damage in the Zcta 38506, TN area (ZIP 38506). 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 →