ZIP code 37142, covering Palmyra, TN, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 16 blizzards, 16 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. A total of 33 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $433K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Palmyra 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2021.
Palmyra has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmyra was 79 mph High Wind on Mar 3, 2023, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 26, 2019), causing $4.1M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37142 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, TN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $433K in property damage.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 37142) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2021.
Palmyra has 12 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37142 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Mar 3, 2023. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.6M in property damage in the Palmyra, TN area (ZIP 37142). 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 →