ZIP code 37826, covering Niota, TN, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 33 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Niota has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Niota has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 12, 2018.
Niota has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
Niota 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $913K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Niota was Flood on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $907K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 21, 1993), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37826 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (8 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Niota, TN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Niota (ZIP 37826) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $913K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2014.
Niota has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37826 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $907K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Niota, TN area (ZIP 37826). 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 →