Oak Ridge, TN (ZIP 37830) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oak Ridge is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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.
Oak Ridge has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Oak Ridge has experienced 6 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Oak Ridge has experienced 6 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Oak Ridge has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Oak Ridge has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Ridge was EF3 Tornado on Feb 21, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 7, 2023), causing $3.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37830 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Ridge, TN, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Oak Ridge (ZIP 37830) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Oak Ridge has 6 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37830 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 21, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Oak Ridge, TN area (ZIP 37830). 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 →