Chattanooga, TN (ZIP 37410) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 50 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (59%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Chattanooga has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $47.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Chattanooga has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Chattanooga has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Chattanooga has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chattanooga was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1997, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $5.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37410 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chattanooga, TN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145K in property damage.
Yes, Chattanooga (ZIP 37410) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Chattanooga has 10 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 $47.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37410 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 $62.5M in property damage in the Chattanooga, TN area (ZIP 37410). 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 →