ZIP code 38588, covering Whitleyville, TN, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
With 26 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
Whitleyville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Whitleyville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Whitleyville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Whitleyville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitleyville was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 17, 2010), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38588 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitleyville, TN, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Whitleyville (ZIP 38588) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Whitleyville 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 $700K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38588 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Whitleyville, TN area (ZIP 38588). 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 →