ZIP code 37310, covering Charleston, TN, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 123 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Charleston is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Charleston has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Charleston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charleston 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. EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37310 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, TN, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 37310) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Charleston has 21 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37310 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 $13.7M in property damage in the Charleston, TN area (ZIP 37310). 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 →