Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 37878 in Tallassee, TN. These include 22 wildfires, 13 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Tallassee has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Tallassee has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2025.
Tallassee has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tallassee was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37878 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tallassee, TN, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Tallassee (ZIP 37878) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Tallassee has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37878 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Tallassee, TN area (ZIP 37878). 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 →