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37315 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (37315)

Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 37315 in this area, . These include 7 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 302 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 7 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $43.2M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.

🌍 Earthquakes

this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 15, 1993.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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. Flood on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (37315)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37315 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 37315?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 7 events documented.

Is ZIP code 37315 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 37315) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.

Has this area (37315) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 5 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 $43.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37315 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 37315?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 37315). 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 →

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