ZIP code 38555, covering Fairfield Glade, TN, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Fairfield Glade has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Fairfield Glade has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Fairfield Glade has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfield Glade was Winter Storm on Feb 20, 2015, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 7, 2006), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38555 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield Glade, TN, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Fairfield Glade (ZIP 38555) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Fairfield Glade has 11 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38555 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 20, 2015. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Fairfield Glade, TN area (ZIP 38555). 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 →