South Pittsburg, TN (ZIP 37380) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $549K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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.
South Pittsburg has experienced 3 severe wind events 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
South Pittsburg has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2020.
South Pittsburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Pittsburg 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 37380 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Pittsburg, TN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $549K in property damage.
Yes, South Pittsburg (ZIP 37380) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
South Pittsburg has 13 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37380 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 $8.6M in property damage in the South Pittsburg, TN area (ZIP 37380). 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 →