Kimberlin Height, TN (ZIP 37920) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kimberlin Height is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2024.
Kimberlin Height has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 21, 2005.
Kimberlin Height has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Kimberlin Height has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
Kimberlin Height has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 17, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kimberlin Height was Flood on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 23, 2019), causing $3.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37920 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kimberlin Height, TN, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41K in property damage.
Yes, Kimberlin Height (ZIP 37920) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2024.
Kimberlin Height has 4 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37920 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.9M in property damage in the Kimberlin Height, TN area (ZIP 37920). 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 →