Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 38554 in Crawford, TN. These include 8 blizzards, 8 tornadoes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crawford is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Crawford has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Crawford has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Crawford has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 30, 2010.
Crawford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crawford was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2021), causing $3.2M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38554 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crawford, TN, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Crawford (ZIP 38554) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 30, 2010.
Crawford has 8 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38554 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Crawford, TN area (ZIP 38554). 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 →