Brush Creek, TN (ZIP 38547) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Brush Creek is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2020.
Brush Creek has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
Brush Creek has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 Nov 7, 2017.
Brush Creek has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brush Creek was EF1 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 6, 2003), causing $1.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 24, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38547 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brush Creek, TN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Brush Creek (ZIP 38547) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 7, 2017.
Brush Creek has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38547 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Brush Creek, TN area (ZIP 38547). 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 →