Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Decherd, TN area (ZIP 37324). These include 35 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Decherd has experienced 4 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 $118K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Decherd has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Decherd has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decherd was EF2 Tornado on Nov 6, 2018, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 5, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37324 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decherd, TN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Decherd (ZIP 37324) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Decherd has 19 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37324 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 6, 2018. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Decherd, TN area (ZIP 37324). 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 →