Bellevue, TN (ZIP 37221) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 247 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 7, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
Bellevue has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2B in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2020.
Bellevue has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bellevue has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $164K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellevue was EF3 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $1.1B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 16, 1998), causing $100M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 22, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37221 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellevue, TN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Bellevue (ZIP 37221) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Bellevue has 10 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 $1.2B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37221 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Bellevue, TN area (ZIP 37221). 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 →