Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Kelso, TN area (ZIP 37348). These include 25 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 265 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kelso is tornadoes, with 25 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Kelso 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 $32.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Kelso 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.
Kelso has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2017.
Kelso has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kelso 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37348 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (25 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelso, TN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Kelso (ZIP 37348) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Kelso has 25 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37348 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 $5.5M in property damage in the Kelso, TN area (ZIP 37348). 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 →