Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Athens, TN area (ZIP 37303). These include 67 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
With 67 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Athens has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $922K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Athens has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 12, 2018.
Athens has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athens was EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 6, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37303 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (8 events), earthquakes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athens, TN, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Athens (ZIP 37303) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $922K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Athens has 21 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37303 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 6, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Athens, TN area (ZIP 37303). 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 →