Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Whites Creek, TN area (ZIP 37189). These include 46 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 162 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $50.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $674K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $24.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Whites Creek has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Whites Creek has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whites Creek was Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2013, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37189 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whites Creek, TN, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Whites Creek (ZIP 37189) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Whites Creek has 12 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 $24.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37189 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 8, 2013. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.8M in property damage in the Whites Creek, TN area (ZIP 37189). 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 →