Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Powell, TN area (ZIP 37849). These include 65 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (65 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Powell has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $40.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Powell has experienced 5 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 Oct 21, 2005.
Powell has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2011.
Powell has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
Powell has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 28, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powell was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $32.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 14, 2003), causing $8.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37849 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powell, TN, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Powell (ZIP 37849) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Powell has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37849 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $32.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.9M in property damage in the Powell, TN area (ZIP 37849). 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 →