Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Knoxville, TN area (ZIP 37924). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (43 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Knoxville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $42.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Knoxville has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 16, 2018.
Knoxville 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.
Knoxville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 28, 1998.
Knoxville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knoxville was Flood on Feb 23, 2019, which caused $32.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 14, 2003), causing $8.3M in damages. Flood on Feb 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37924 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knoxville, TN, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Knoxville (ZIP 37924) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Knoxville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37924 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 23, 2019. This event caused $32.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.8M in property damage in the Knoxville, TN area (ZIP 37924). 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 →