Corryton, TN (ZIP 37721) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 4 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Corryton has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 16, 2018.
Corryton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $34.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Corryton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2013.
Corryton 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.
Corryton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corryton was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $32.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 28, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37721 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corryton, TN, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Corryton (ZIP 37721) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Corryton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37721 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $32.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Corryton, TN area (ZIP 37721). 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 →