Cleveland, TN (ZIP 37311) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.4M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 521 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $57.7M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Cleveland has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Cleveland has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 1, 2009.
Cleveland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland 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. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37311 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (10 events), earthquakes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, TN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 37311) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Cleveland 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 $57.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37311 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 $59.4M in property damage in the Cleveland, TN area (ZIP 37311). 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 →