ZIP code 37217, covering Nashville, TN, has 147 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 140 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nashville is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. 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 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $1.5B in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M 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 10% 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. 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 $415.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2020.
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 Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $1.5B in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 3, 2020), causing $409M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37217 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), floods (23 events), severe wind events (16 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 Nashville, TN, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37217) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Nashville has 13 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 $415.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37217 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $1.5B in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2B in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37217). 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 →