Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Tazewell, TN area (ZIP 37879). These include 33 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Tazewell has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Tazewell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Tazewell has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Tazewell 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 Tazewell was EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 28, 2021), causing $1.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37879 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tazewell, TN, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Tazewell (ZIP 37879) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Tazewell has 11 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37879 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Tazewell, TN area (ZIP 37879). 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 →