Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 37887 in Wartburg, TN. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wartburg is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Wartburg has experienced 5 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 $214K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2024.
Wartburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $973K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wartburg was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $968K in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 19, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37887 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wartburg, TN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Wartburg (ZIP 37887) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $214K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2024.
Wartburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $973K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37887 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $968K in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Wartburg, TN area (ZIP 37887). 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 →