Morristown, TN (ZIP 37813) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (36 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Morristown has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2024.
Morristown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Morristown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 27, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morristown was Flood on Sep 28, 2024, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 23, 2019), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37813 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morristown, TN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Morristown (ZIP 37813) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2024.
Morristown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 27, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37813 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 28, 2024. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Morristown, TN area (ZIP 37813). 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 →