Sequatchie, TN (ZIP 37374) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Sequatchie has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Sequatchie has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Sequatchie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Sequatchie has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 19, 1986.
Sequatchie has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sequatchie was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 14, 2007), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37374 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sequatchie, TN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Sequatchie (ZIP 37374) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Sequatchie has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37374 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 $6.8M in property damage in the Sequatchie, TN area (ZIP 37374). 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 →