Lynchburg, TN (ZIP 37352) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lynchburg is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2025.
Lynchburg has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $186.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Lynchburg has experienced 2 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $629K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Lynchburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2004.
Lynchburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynchburg was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 29, 2016), causing $750K in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 15, 2021 also caused significant damage ($629K).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37352 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynchburg, TN, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Lynchburg (ZIP 37352) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $186.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Lynchburg has 18 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37352 was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Lynchburg, TN area (ZIP 37352). 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 →