Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 37308 in Birchwood, TN. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Birchwood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Birchwood has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $636K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Birchwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Birchwood has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birchwood was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 14, 2003), causing $276K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37308 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birchwood, TN, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Birchwood (ZIP 37308) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $636K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Birchwood has 5 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37308 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Birchwood, TN area (ZIP 37308). 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 →