Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 37331 in Etowah, TN. These include 30 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 102 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Etowah is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Etowah has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Etowah has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 11, 2006.
Etowah has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Etowah was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 6, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37331 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Etowah, TN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Etowah (ZIP 37331) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Etowah has 11 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37331 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Etowah, TN area (ZIP 37331). 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 →