Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Lenoir City, TN area (ZIP 37771). These include 57 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $333K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (57 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Lenoir City has experienced 5 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 May 20, 2025.
Lenoir City has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Lenoir City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Lenoir City 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.
Lenoir City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenoir City was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37771 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenoir City, TN, with 57 events documented.
Yes, Lenoir City (ZIP 37771) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Lenoir City has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37771 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $333K in property damage in the Lenoir City, TN area (ZIP 37771). 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 →