Woodlawn, TN (ZIP 37191) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodlawn is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $433K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
Woodlawn has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Woodlawn has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Woodlawn has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodlawn was EF3 Tornado on Dec 9, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 79 mph High Wind (Mar 3, 2023), causing $18M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37191 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodlawn, TN, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Woodlawn (ZIP 37191) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Woodlawn has 10 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 $21.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37191 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 9, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.6M in property damage in the Woodlawn, TN area (ZIP 37191). 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 →