Baxter, TN (ZIP 38544) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $155.7M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 95 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Baxter is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $36.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $104.1M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2020.
Baxter 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.
Baxter has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baxter 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 $25.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 18, 2010 also caused significant damage ($10.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38544 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baxter, TN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Baxter (ZIP 38544) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Baxter 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 $104.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38544 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 $155.7M in property damage in the Baxter, TN area (ZIP 38544). 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 →