Vanleer, TN (ZIP 37181) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (19 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Vanleer has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Vanleer has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2021.
Vanleer has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $161K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Vanleer has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vanleer was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 26, 2019, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37181 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vanleer, TN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Vanleer (ZIP 37181) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2021.
Vanleer has 8 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37181 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 26, 2019. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Vanleer, TN area (ZIP 37181). 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 →