Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 37302 in Apison, TN. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.3M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 302 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Apison 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $44.6M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 2014.
Apison has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Apison has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Apison has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 15, 1993.
Apison has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apison was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $23M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37302 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apison, TN, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Apison (ZIP 37302) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Apison has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $44.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37302 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.3M in property damage in the Apison, TN area (ZIP 37302). 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 →