ZIP code 37664, covering Kingsport, TN, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
Kingsport has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Kingsport has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $252K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Kingsport has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Kingsport 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingsport was EF1 Tornado on Oct 1, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37664 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingsport, TN, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Kingsport (ZIP 37664) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Kingsport has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37664 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 1, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Kingsport, TN area (ZIP 37664). 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 →