Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 37656 in Fall Branch, TN. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Fall Branch 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.
Fall Branch has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fall Branch was Winter Storm on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37656 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fall Branch, TN, with 15 events documented.
Fall Branch has 3 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37656 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Fall Branch, TN area (ZIP 37656). 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 →