Bristol, TN (ZIP 37620) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (43 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Bristol has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $81.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bristol 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Bristol has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 1988.
Bristol has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bristol was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $3.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 3, 1998), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37620 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bristol, TN, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Bristol (ZIP 37620) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bristol 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37620 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Bristol, TN area (ZIP 37620). 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 →