Surgoinsville, TN (ZIP 37873) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $324K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Surgoinsville has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Surgoinsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2004.
Surgoinsville 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 Surgoinsville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 1955, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37873 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Surgoinsville, TN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Surgoinsville (ZIP 37873) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Surgoinsville has 2 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 May 26, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37873 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 1955. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $324K in property damage in the Surgoinsville, TN area (ZIP 37873). 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 →