ZIP code 37334, covering Fayetteville, TN, has 142 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 45 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 277 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fayetteville is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (18%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Fayetteville has experienced 5 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 $32.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2021.
Fayetteville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Fayetteville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayetteville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 29, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37334 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (45 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayetteville, TN, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Yes, Fayetteville (ZIP 37334) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2021.
Fayetteville has 45 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37334 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Fayetteville, TN area (ZIP 37334). 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 →