Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 37171 in Southside, TN. These include 16 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Southside 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Southside has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Southside has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southside was 79 mph High Wind on Mar 3, 2023, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 7, 2006), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37171 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southside, TN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $433K in property damage.
Yes, Southside (ZIP 37171) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Southside 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37171 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 $28M in property damage in the Southside, TN area (ZIP 37171). 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 →