ZIP code 37220, covering Nashville, TN, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 105 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nashville is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 52% 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $3.6M 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 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2009.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 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 37220 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (12 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 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 37220) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37220 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 $39.6M in property damage in the Nashville, TN area (ZIP 37220). 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 →