ZIP code 37397, covering Whitwell, TN, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Whitwell is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $47.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Whitwell has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Whitwell has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 1994.
Whitwell 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 Whitwell was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1997, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 25, 2015), causing $800K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37397 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitwell, TN, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Whitwell (ZIP 37397) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Whitwell has 14 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 $47.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37397 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1997. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.2M in property damage in the Whitwell, TN area (ZIP 37397). 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 →