Belfast, TN (ZIP 37019) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $797K. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 167 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Belfast has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $135K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2024.
Belfast has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Belfast has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2018.
Belfast has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belfast was EF1 Tornado on May 7, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37019 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belfast, TN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Belfast (ZIP 37019) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2017.
Belfast has 5 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 $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37019 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $797K in property damage in the Belfast, TN area (ZIP 37019). 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 →