Nashville, TN (ZIP 37212) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 107 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (47 total). 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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. 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 Aug 31, 2017.
Nashville has experienced 7 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.
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 (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 25, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37212 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, TN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37212) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Nashville has 12 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 Aug 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37212 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 $39.3M in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37212). 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 →