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37178 Tennessee Ridge, TN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Tennessee Ridge, TN (37178)

Tennessee Ridge, TN (ZIP 37178) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Tennessee Ridge has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $910K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Tennessee Ridge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Tennessee Ridge was Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $801K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 2005), causing $650K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Tennessee Ridge, TN (37178)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37178 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 37178?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tennessee Ridge, TN, with 9 events documented.

Is ZIP code 37178 (Tennessee Ridge) prone to flooding?

Yes, Tennessee Ridge (ZIP 37178) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $910K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.

Has Tennessee Ridge (37178) ever been hit by a tornado?

Tennessee Ridge has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Tennessee Ridge, TN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37178 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $801K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 37178?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Tennessee Ridge, TN area (ZIP 37178). 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 →

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