ZIP code 37355, covering Manchester, TN, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Manchester is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $402K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Manchester has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was EF2 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2021), causing $1.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37355 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, TN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 37355) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Manchester has 21 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37355 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 24, 2001. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Manchester, TN area (ZIP 37355). 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 →