ZIP code 37742, covering Greenback, TN, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 9 earthquakes, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 34 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Greenback has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 2009.
Greenback has experienced 7 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
Greenback has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2020.
Greenback has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Greenback has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenback was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 23, 2011), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37742 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), earthquakes (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenback, TN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Greenback (ZIP 37742) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Greenback has 7 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37742 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Greenback, TN area (ZIP 37742). 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 →