Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 37650 in Erwin, TN. These include 18 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.2M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $54.6M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Erwin 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Erwin 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.
Erwin has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Erwin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erwin was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $39M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $9.8M in damages. 90 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37650 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erwin, TN, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.6M in property damage.
Yes, Erwin (ZIP 37650) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Erwin 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37650 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 $63.2M in property damage in the Erwin, TN area (ZIP 37650). 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 →