Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Flatwoods, TN area (ZIP 37096). These include 37 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Flatwoods has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Flatwoods has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flatwoods was EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 26, 2019), causing $2.4M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 26, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37096 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flatwoods, TN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1K in property damage.
Yes, Flatwoods (ZIP 37096) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Flatwoods has 15 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 $29.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37096 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.4M in property damage in the Flatwoods, TN area (ZIP 37096). 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 →