Elgin, TN (ZIP 37732) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2012.
Elgin has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Elgin has experienced 3 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Elgin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elgin was Flood on Mar 28, 2021, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 28, 2011), causing $146K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37732 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elgin, TN, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Elgin (ZIP 37732) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Elgin has 3 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 $110K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37732 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 28, 2021. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Elgin, TN area (ZIP 37732). 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 →