Hartsville, TN (ZIP 37074) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.1M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hartsville is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 41% 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 Sep 5, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $30.2M in documented property damage. 24 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $373.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Hartsville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartsville was EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $15.1M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37074 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (13 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartsville, TN, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Hartsville (ZIP 37074) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Hartsville has 19 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 $30.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37074 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $15.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 14 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.1M in property damage in the Hartsville, TN area (ZIP 37074). 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 →