Whitesburg, TN (ZIP 37891) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Whitesburg has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2024.
Whitesburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitesburg was Debris Flow on Feb 20, 2019, which caused $15.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 28, 2024), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37891 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitesburg, TN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Whitesburg (ZIP 37891) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37891 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 20, 2019. This event caused $15.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.1M in property damage in the Whitesburg, TN area (ZIP 37891). 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 →