Milton, TN (ZIP 37118) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Milton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Milton has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Milton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $221K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Milton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was EF2 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 5, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37118 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, TN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 37118) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Milton has 8 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37118 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 2023. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Milton, TN area (ZIP 37118). 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 →