ZIP code 37166, covering Smithville, TN, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 14 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Smithville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Smithville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Smithville 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 $454K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithville was Flood on Aug 18, 2010, which caused $25.5M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 29, 2020), causing $4M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37166 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithville, TN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $850K in property damage.
Yes, Smithville (ZIP 37166) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Smithville has 14 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37166 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2010. This event caused $25.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.4M in property damage in the Smithville, TN area (ZIP 37166). 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 →