Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Townsend, TN area (ZIP 37882). These include 35 wildfires, 23 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
With 35 recorded incidents (48% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Townsend has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2017.
Townsend 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.
Townsend has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2025.
Townsend has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Townsend was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37882 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townsend, TN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Townsend (ZIP 37882) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2017.
Townsend 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 37882 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Townsend, TN area (ZIP 37882). 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 →