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39173 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (39173)

Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 39173 in this area, . These include 13 blizzards, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

❄️ Blizzards — Primary Hazard

Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 10 (77%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2010.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2018.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on May 8, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 9, 2008), causing $700K in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 22, 1998 also caused significant damage ($650K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (39173)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39173 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 39173?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 39173 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 39173) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.

Has this area (39173) 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39173 was Flood, which occurred on May 8, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 39173?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 39173). 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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