Clinton, TN (ZIP 37716) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clinton is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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 Sep 4, 2025.
Clinton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $676K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Clinton has experienced 6 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Clinton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2016.
Clinton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was EF3 Tornado on Feb 21, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 7, 2023), causing $3.7M in damages. Flood on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37716 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, TN, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 37716) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $676K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Clinton has 6 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37716 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 21, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Clinton, TN area (ZIP 37716). 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 →