Federal records document 142 natural disaster events in the Melrose, TN area (ZIP 37204). These include 73 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (51% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2009.
Melrose 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melrose was 2" Hail on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 99 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 5, 1999), causing $2.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37204 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melrose, TN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Melrose (ZIP 37204) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Melrose has 13 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37204 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.1M in property damage in the Melrose, TN area (ZIP 37204). 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 →