Palmer, TN (ZIP 37365) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Palmer has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $731K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
Palmer has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
Palmer has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Palmer has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmer was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 15, 2025, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 8, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37365 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmer, TN, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Palmer (ZIP 37365) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $731K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Palmer has 7 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 $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37365 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 15, 2025. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Palmer, TN area (ZIP 37365). 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 →