Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Cleveland, TN area (ZIP 37312). These include 62 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jul 21, 2018.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $20.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Cleveland has experienced 5 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 $59K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Cleveland has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 1, 2009.
Cleveland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $3.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37312 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, TN, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 37312) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $59K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Cleveland has 23 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 $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37312 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 $20.9M in property damage in the Cleveland, TN area (ZIP 37312). 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 →