Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Wartrace, TN area (ZIP 37183). These include 48 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 6, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $448K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Wartrace has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Wartrace has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wartrace was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Oct 18, 2011), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 29, 2016 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37183 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wartrace, TN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wartrace (ZIP 37183) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $448K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Wartrace has 18 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 6, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37183 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Wartrace, TN area (ZIP 37183). 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 →