Blountville, TN (ZIP 37617) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (61 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
Blountville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Blountville has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Blountville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Blountville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Blountville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blountville was EF1 Tornado on Oct 1, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37617 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blountville, TN, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Blountville (ZIP 37617) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Blountville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37617 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 1, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Blountville, TN area (ZIP 37617). 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 →