Lobelville, TN (ZIP 37097) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 9 tornadoes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 14 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Lobelville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Lobelville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2022.
Lobelville 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.
Lobelville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lobelville was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $2.8M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 26, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37097 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lobelville, TN, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lobelville (ZIP 37097) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Lobelville has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37097 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Lobelville, TN area (ZIP 37097). 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 →