Chattanooga, TN (ZIP 37419) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (56 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $15M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Chattanooga has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Chattanooga 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.
Chattanooga has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 1994.
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. Debris Flow on Feb 6, 2020 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37419 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chattanooga, TN, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Chattanooga (ZIP 37419) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Chattanooga has 13 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 $48M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37419 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 $63.1M in property damage in the Chattanooga, TN area (ZIP 37419). 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 →