Gainesboro, TN (ZIP 38562) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gainesboro is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Gainesboro has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Gainesboro has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gainesboro was Flood on Aug 18, 2010, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 27, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38562 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gainesboro, TN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Gainesboro (ZIP 38562) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Gainesboro has 13 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38562 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2010. This event caused $10.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Gainesboro, TN area (ZIP 38562). 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 →