Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 37722 in Cosby, TN. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cosby is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Cosby has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2024.
Cosby has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $541.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Cosby has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2013.
Cosby has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cosby was EF2 Tornado on Feb 18, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 18, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37722 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), wildfires (10 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cosby, TN, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Cosby (ZIP 37722) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $541.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Cosby has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37722 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 18, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Cosby, TN area (ZIP 37722). 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 →