Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Vonore, TN area (ZIP 37885). These include 35 hailstorms, 11 earthquakes, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Vonore has experienced 3 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.
Vonore has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vonore was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 23, 2011), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37885 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), earthquakes (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vonore, TN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Vonore (ZIP 37885) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Vonore has 11 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37885 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 $7M in property damage in the Vonore, TN area (ZIP 37885). 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 →