Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 37140 in Only, TN. These include 8 tornadoes, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (29% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Only has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Only has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2014.
Only has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Only was Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $2.8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $2.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($610K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37140 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Only, TN, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Only (ZIP 37140) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2014.
Only has 8 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37140 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Only, TN area (ZIP 37140). 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 →