ZIP code 37931, covering Knoxville, TN, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Sep 4, 2025.
Knoxville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2016.
Knoxville has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Knoxville has experienced 6 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Knoxville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knoxville was EF3 Tornado on Feb 21, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 7, 2023), causing $3.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37931 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knoxville, TN, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Knoxville (ZIP 37931) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Knoxville has 6 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37931 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 21, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Knoxville, TN area (ZIP 37931). 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 →