Winchester, TN (ZIP 37398) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (44 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2025.
Winchester has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2008.
Winchester has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
Winchester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2003.
Winchester has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winchester was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 13, 1952), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37398 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, TN, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Winchester (ZIP 37398) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2008.
Winchester has 31 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37398 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Winchester, TN area (ZIP 37398). 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 →