this area, (ZIP 39862) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 12 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $471.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is tornadoes, with 12 recorded events making up 50% 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 $301.6M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
this area has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
this area has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
this area has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
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.
this area has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $161M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF3 Tornado on Jan 22, 2017, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 10, 2018), causing $161M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Mar 16, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39862 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $301.6M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 39862) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $775K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
this area has 12 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 $301.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39862 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 22, 2017. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $471.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 39862). 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 →