Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 37023 in Big Rock, TN. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Big Rock is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Big Rock has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Big Rock 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2022.
Big Rock has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $762K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Big Rock has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Rock was Flash Flood on Apr 27, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2016), causing $3.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37023 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Rock, TN, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Big Rock (ZIP 37023) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Big Rock has 3 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 $762K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37023 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 27, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Big Rock, TN area (ZIP 37023). 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 →