Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Oliver Springs, TN area (ZIP 37840). These include 36 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Oliver Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $273K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Oliver Springs has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Oliver Springs has experienced 3 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Oliver Springs 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.
Oliver Springs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oliver Springs was EF3 Tornado on Feb 21, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 19, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37840 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oliver Springs, TN, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Oliver Springs (ZIP 37840) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $273K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Oliver Springs has 3 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37840 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Oliver Springs, TN area (ZIP 37840). 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 →