Waverly, TN (ZIP 37185) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.7M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Waverly is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $104.3M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Waverly has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Waverly has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2021, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 19 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37185 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, TN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 37185) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Waverly has 20 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 $15.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37185 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2021. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 19 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $122.7M in property damage in the Waverly, TN area (ZIP 37185). 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 →