Lafayette, TN (ZIP 37083) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.7M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lafayette is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 48% 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 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (48%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 29, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Lafayette has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $378.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Lafayette has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lafayette was EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $15.1M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 18, 2010), causing $7M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37083 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lafayette, TN, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Lafayette (ZIP 37083) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 29, 2019.
Lafayette 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 $21.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37083 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 $38.7M in property damage in the Lafayette, TN area (ZIP 37083). 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 →