Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 37641 in Chuckey, TN. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Chuckey has experienced 8 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.
Chuckey has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $39.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Chuckey has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chuckey was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $39M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37641 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chuckey, TN, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Chuckey (ZIP 37641) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Chuckey has 8 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 37641 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $39M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.8M in property damage in the Chuckey, TN area (ZIP 37641). 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 →