Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 37861 in Rutledge, TN. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (30 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Rutledge has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Rutledge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $152.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Rutledge has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 1998.
Rutledge 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.
Rutledge has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rutledge was Flood on Feb 28, 2011, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 23, 2019), causing $700K in damages. Flood on Feb 14, 2003 also caused significant damage ($536K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37861 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rutledge, TN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Rutledge (ZIP 37861) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Rutledge has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $152.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37861 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 28, 2011. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Rutledge, TN area (ZIP 37861). 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 →