Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 37714

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 37714, Tennessee

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 37714 serves the Caryville community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Tennessee — bringing hot summers, mild winters, and transitional weather patterns — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 37714's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include winter and wildfire.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 37714's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and winter, as measured by FEMA across Tennessee. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 37714 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for landslide and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.