Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Clarksville, TN area (ZIP 37042). These include 45 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $433K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $103.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Clarksville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarksville was EF3 Tornado on Jan 22, 1999, which caused $72.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $20M in damages. 79 mph High Wind on Mar 3, 2023 also caused significant damage ($18M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37042 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (12 events), and floods (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarksville, TN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Clarksville (ZIP 37042) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Clarksville 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 $103.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37042 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 22, 1999. This event caused $72.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.7M in property damage in the Clarksville, TN area (ZIP 37042). 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 →