Pegram, TN (ZIP 37143) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 246 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pegram is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 7, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Pegram 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 $1.2B in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Pegram has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Pegram has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pegram was EF3 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $1.1B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 16, 1998), causing $100M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37143 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pegram, TN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Pegram (ZIP 37143) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Pegram 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 $1.2B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37143 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Pegram, TN area (ZIP 37143). 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 →