Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 37694 in Watauga, TN. These include 25 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 May 21, 2022.
Watauga has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $62.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Watauga has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Watauga 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.
Watauga 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 Watauga was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $62.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37694 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watauga, TN, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Watauga (ZIP 37694) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Watauga 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 37694 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $62.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.7M in property damage in the Watauga, TN area (ZIP 37694). 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 →