ZIP code 37643, covering Elizabethton, TN, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $63M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Elizabethton has experienced 5 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Elizabethton has experienced 4 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 Aug 14, 2023.
Elizabethton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Elizabethton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabethton was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $62.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37643 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabethton, TN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Elizabethton (ZIP 37643) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $63M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Elizabethton has 5 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37643 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $62.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.7M in property damage in the Elizabethton, TN area (ZIP 37643). 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 →