Philadelphia, TN (ZIP 37846) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Philadelphia has experienced 5 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
Philadelphia has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Philadelphia has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 1987.
Philadelphia has experienced 2 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 3, 2016.
Philadelphia 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philadelphia was EF3 Tornado on Mar 23, 2011, which caused $2.5M 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 37846 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philadelphia, TN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Philadelphia (ZIP 37846) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2016.
Philadelphia has 5 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37846 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 23, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Philadelphia, TN area (ZIP 37846). 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 →