Nashville, TN (ZIP 37215) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $140.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (69 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 7, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 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 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $109.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2009.
Nashville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 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 EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2" Hail (Mar 2, 2012), causing $25M 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 37215 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (15 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 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, TN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37215) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Nashville has 15 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 $109.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37215 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $140.1M in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37215). 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 →