ZIP code 37853, covering Rockford, TN, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Rockford has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2005.
Rockford has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Rockford has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Rockford has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 17, 1984.
Rockford 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockford was Flood on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 23, 2019), causing $3.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37853 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockford, TN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Rockford (ZIP 37853) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Rockford has 5 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 $870K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37853 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Rockford, TN area (ZIP 37853). 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 →