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39217 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (39217)

With 205 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 39217 in this area, has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 96 floods, 67 hailstorms, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $148.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is floods, with 96 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 33 (34%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 67 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $111.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 1996.

🥵 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 Jul 12, 2001.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 2.5" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $13.2M in damages. 3" Hail on Mar 31, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (39217)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39217 has experienced 205 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (96 events), hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 39217?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 39217 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 39217) has 96 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.

Has this area (39217) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $24.3M. 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 39217 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 39217?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148.7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 39217). 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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