Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 37317 in Postelle, TN. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (16 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Postelle 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Postelle has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2018.
Postelle has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Postelle has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 1, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Postelle was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. 4.2" Hail on May 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37317 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Postelle, TN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Postelle (ZIP 37317) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2018.
Postelle 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37317 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Postelle, TN area (ZIP 37317). 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 →