Butler, TN (ZIP 37640) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $253.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Butler has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2012.
Butler has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
Butler has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Butler has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Butler has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 7, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Feb 23, 2019), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37640 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, TN, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $253.2M in property damage.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 37640) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $253.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Butler has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37640 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.6M in property damage in the Butler, TN area (ZIP 37640). 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 →