Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 38569 in Lancaster, TN. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Lancaster has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $716K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Lancaster has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2015.
Lancaster has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $454K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Lancaster has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lancaster was Flood on Aug 18, 2010, which caused $25.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 2, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38569 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lancaster, TN, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lancaster (ZIP 38569) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2015.
Lancaster has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $716K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38569 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2010. This event caused $25.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.3M in property damage in the Lancaster, TN area (ZIP 38569). 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 →