Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 37016 in Auburntown, TN. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 6, 2018.
Auburntown has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Auburntown has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $221K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburntown was EF1 Tornado on May 5, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37016 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburntown, TN, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Auburntown (ZIP 37016) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Auburntown has 11 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 6, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37016 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Auburntown, TN area (ZIP 37016). 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 →