Rickman, TN (ZIP 38580) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rickman is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Rickman has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Rickman has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $416.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Rickman has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $246.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rickman was EF2 Tornado on Mar 16, 1996, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2021), causing $3.2M 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 38580 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rickman, TN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Rickman (ZIP 38580) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $246.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2020.
Rickman has 12 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38580 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1996. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Rickman, TN area (ZIP 38580). 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 →