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37205 Nashville, TN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Nashville, TN (37205)

ZIP code 37205, covering Nashville, TN, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3B. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 335 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Nashville is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 7, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $53.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $1.2B in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Nashville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2021.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Nashville 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Nashville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $1.1B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 16, 1998), causing $100M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($50M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Nashville, TN (37205)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37205 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 37205?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, TN, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 37205 (Nashville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37205) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.

Has Nashville (37205) ever been hit by a tornado?

Nashville has 14 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 $1.2B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Nashville, TN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37205 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 37205?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3B in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37205). 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 →

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