ZIP code 37370, covering Riceville, TN, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 117 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Riceville is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Riceville has experienced 7 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 $921K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Riceville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riceville was EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 6, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37370 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riceville, TN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Riceville (ZIP 37370) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $921K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Riceville has 19 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37370 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 6, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Riceville, TN area (ZIP 37370). 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 →