Monteagle, TN (ZIP 37356) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Monteagle has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Monteagle has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Monteagle has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Monteagle has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2020.
Monteagle has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monteagle was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 20, 2015), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 6, 2018 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37356 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monteagle, TN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Monteagle (ZIP 37356) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Monteagle has 5 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37356 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Monteagle, TN area (ZIP 37356). 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 →