Monroe, TN (ZIP 38573) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jun 11, 2023.
Monroe has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Monroe has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Monroe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Monroe has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $597K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 16, 1996), causing $5.5M 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 38573 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, TN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 38573) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $131K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Monroe has 7 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 $19.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38573 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Monroe, TN area (ZIP 38573). 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 →