ZIP code 37148, covering Portland, TN, has 121 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (47%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Portland has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Portland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 11, 2016), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37148 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, TN, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 37148) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Portland has 25 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37148 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Portland, TN area (ZIP 37148). 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 →