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39837 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (39837)

this area, (ZIP 39837) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 tornadoes, 18 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $773M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌪️ Tornadoes — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is tornadoes, with 24 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $975.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2016.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2023.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.

🌀 Hurricanes

this area has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $750M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (39837)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39837 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (24 events), hailstorms (18 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 39837?

Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 39837 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 39837) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $975.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2016.

Has this area (39837) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 24 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 $14.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39837 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 39837?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $773M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 39837). 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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