Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Gatlinburg, TN area (ZIP 37738). These include 32 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Gatlinburg has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2013.
Gatlinburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Gatlinburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gatlinburg was Debris Flow on Jan 16, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 15, 2013), causing $3.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37738 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gatlinburg, TN, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3K in property damage.
Yes, Gatlinburg (ZIP 37738) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Gatlinburg has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37738 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 16, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Gatlinburg, TN area (ZIP 37738). 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 →