ZIP code 37034, covering Chapel Hill, TN, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 3 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
Chapel Hill has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Chapel Hill 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chapel Hill was EF2 Tornado on Nov 6, 2018, which caused $3.4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 1, 2023), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37034 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chapel Hill, TN, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Chapel Hill (ZIP 37034) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Chapel Hill has 16 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37034 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 6, 2018. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Chapel Hill, TN area (ZIP 37034). 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 →