Piney Flats, TN (ZIP 37686) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Piney Flats has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Piney Flats 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.
Piney Flats has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piney Flats was Flash Flood on Jul 17, 2013, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37686 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piney Flats, TN, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Piney Flats (ZIP 37686) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Piney Flats has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37686 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 17, 2013. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130K in property damage in the Piney Flats, TN area (ZIP 37686). 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 →