Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37207). These include 62 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 148 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (47% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $673K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $37.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
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.
Nashville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashville was 2" Hail on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37207 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, TN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37207) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $673K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Nashville has 17 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 $37.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37207 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 $65.3M in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37207). 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 →