Dayton, TN (ZIP 37321) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Dayton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Dayton 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Dayton has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 7, 2001.
Dayton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Dayton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dayton was Flood on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37321 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dayton, TN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Dayton (ZIP 37321) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Dayton 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37321 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Dayton, TN area (ZIP 37321). 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 →