ZIP code 37184, covering Watertown, TN, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $949K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
Watertown has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Watertown has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Watertown has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watertown was EF1 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 24, 1997), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37184 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watertown, TN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Watertown (ZIP 37184) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $949K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Watertown has 19 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37184 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Watertown, TN area (ZIP 37184). 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 →