Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Spring City, TN area (ZIP 37381). These include 40 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Spring City 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Spring City has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 12, 2018.
Spring City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Spring City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Spring City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring City was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $10.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 14, 2003), causing $3.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37381 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring City, TN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Spring City (ZIP 37381) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Spring City has 3 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 $260K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37381 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $10.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Spring City, TN area (ZIP 37381). 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 →