ZIP code 37616, covering Afton, TN, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Afton 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Afton has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Afton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Afton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37616 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Afton, TN, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Afton (ZIP 37616) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $201K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Afton 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37616 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Afton, TN area (ZIP 37616). 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 →