Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Bluff City, TN area (ZIP 37618). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $272.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bluff City is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
Bluff City has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bluff City has experienced 5 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 Sep 27, 2024.
Bluff City has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 1988.
Bluff City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2002.
Bluff City 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluff City was EF1 Tornado on May 1, 2002, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37618 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), 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 Bluff City, TN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Bluff City (ZIP 37618) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bluff City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37618 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $272.5K in property damage in the Bluff City, TN area (ZIP 37618). 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 →