Viola, TN (ZIP 37394) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 6 blizzards, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (40% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Viola has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $496K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Viola has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
Viola has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 1978.
Viola has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viola was Winter Storm on Feb 20, 2015, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 24, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37394 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Viola, TN, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Viola (ZIP 37394) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
Viola has 4 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 $496K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37394 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 20, 2015. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Viola, TN area (ZIP 37394). 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 →