Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 38543 in Alpine, TN. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 163 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Alpine 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.
Alpine has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Alpine has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $306.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Alpine has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpine was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 20, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38543 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpine, TN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Alpine (ZIP 38543) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $159K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Alpine has 3 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38543 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Alpine, TN area (ZIP 38543). 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 →