Hilham, TN (ZIP 38568) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 143 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hilham is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Hilham has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Hilham has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Hilham has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilham was Flood on Aug 18, 2010, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 16, 1996), causing $5.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38568 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilham, TN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Hilham (ZIP 38568) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Hilham has 9 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 $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38568 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Hilham, TN area (ZIP 38568). 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 →