Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 37724 in Cumberland Gap, TN. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Cumberland Gap 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 $27.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Cumberland Gap has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Cumberland Gap has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Cumberland Gap has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
Cumberland Gap 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cumberland Gap was EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 3, 2007), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 20, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37724 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cumberland Gap, TN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Cumberland Gap (ZIP 37724) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Cumberland Gap 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 $27.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37724 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Cumberland Gap, TN area (ZIP 37724). 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 →