Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 37692 in Unicoi, TN. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $15.7M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Unicoi has experienced 2 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 $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Unicoi 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.
Unicoi has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Unicoi 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 Unicoi was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $9.8M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was 90 mph High Wind (Sep 27, 2024), causing $5.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 5, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37692 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Unicoi, TN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Unicoi (ZIP 37692) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Unicoi has 2 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 $260K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37692 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.2M in property damage in the Unicoi, TN area (ZIP 37692). 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 →