Rogersville, TN (ZIP 37857) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rogersville is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $24.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Rogersville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
Rogersville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $318K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Rogersville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rogersville was Debris Flow on Feb 20, 2019, which caused $15.2M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Feb 21, 2019), causing $8.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37857 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rogersville, TN, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Rogersville (ZIP 37857) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Rogersville has 4 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37857 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 20, 2019. This event caused $15.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Rogersville, TN area (ZIP 37857). 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 →