this area, (ZIP 37851) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
this area has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
this area 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
this area has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1954.
this area has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 20, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Feb 14, 2003 also caused significant damage ($866K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37851 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 37851) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
this area 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37851 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 37851). 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 →