Benton, TN (ZIP 37307) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Benton is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Benton has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2018.
Benton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 5, 1982.
Benton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Benton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton was EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37307 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton, TN, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Benton (ZIP 37307) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2018.
Benton has 14 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37307 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 $7.1M in property damage in the Benton, TN area (ZIP 37307). 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 →