ZIP code 37601, covering Johnson City, TN, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $68.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Johnson City has experienced 4 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 $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Johnson City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Johnson City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Johnson City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Johnson City was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $62.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 5, 2012), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37601 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnson City, TN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Johnson City (ZIP 37601) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Johnson City has 4 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 $360K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37601 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $62.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.8M in property damage in the Johnson City, TN area (ZIP 37601). 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 →