ZIP code 37172, covering Springfield, TN, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 92 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (92 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (78%) 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 $21.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Springfield has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Springfield has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $955K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $12.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37172 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, TN, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 37172) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Springfield 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 $22.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37172 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.2M in property damage in the Springfield, TN area (ZIP 37172). 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 →