Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37219). These include 43 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M 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 6 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. Flash Flood on Feb 6, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37219 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, TN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37219) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Nashville has 8 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37219 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 $31.8M in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37219). 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 →