Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Cottontown, TN area (ZIP 37048). These include 42 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Cottontown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Cottontown has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottontown was Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 11, 2016), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37048 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottontown, TN, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Cottontown (ZIP 37048) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Cottontown has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37048 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.1M in property damage in the Cottontown, TN area (ZIP 37048). 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 →