Ravenscroft, TN (ZIP 38583) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 114 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ravenscroft is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2025.
Ravenscroft has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Ravenscroft has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 19, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ravenscroft was Winter Storm on Feb 20, 2015, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 29, 2020), causing $4M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 29, 2020 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38583 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ravenscroft, TN, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, Ravenscroft (ZIP 38583) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Ravenscroft has 22 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 5, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38583 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 20, 2015. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Ravenscroft, TN area (ZIP 38583). 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 →