Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 37681 in Washington Colle, TN. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.6M. Across all recorded events, 7 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Washington Colle is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Washington Colle has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Washington Colle has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $39M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Washington Colle 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.
Washington Colle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington Colle was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $39M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37681 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington Colle, TN, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Washington Colle (ZIP 37681) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Washington Colle has 8 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37681 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 $44.6M in property damage in the Washington Colle, TN area (ZIP 37681). 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 →