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38781 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (38781)

Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 38781 in this area, . These include 21 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.

❄️ Blizzards — Primary Hazard

Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 11 (52%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $59K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2018.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $812.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.

🌊 Floods

this area 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Mar 9, 1997, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (38781)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38781 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 38781?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 38781 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 38781) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.

Has this area (38781) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area 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 $812.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38781 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 9, 1997. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 38781?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 38781). 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 →

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