Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Charlotte, TN area (ZIP 37036). These include 60 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Charlotte has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $201.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Charlotte has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Charlotte has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $161K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charlotte was EF3 Tornado on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37036 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charlotte, TN, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Charlotte (ZIP 37036) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $201.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Charlotte has 14 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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37036 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Charlotte, TN area (ZIP 37036). 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 →