Clarksville, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clarksville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Montgomery County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, cold wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Clarksville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clarksville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clarksville itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Montgomery County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clarksville along with the rest of the county, not a Clarksville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 28.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 40.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 52.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montgomery County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clarksville, TN at risk of?
Clarksville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Montgomery County, where Clarksville is located, are earthquake, cold wave, and tornado.
What is Clarksville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Montgomery County, where Clarksville is located, scoring 95.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Clarksville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Clarksville carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Montgomery County.
Has Clarksville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 38 tornado, 74 hail, 148 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clarksville since 2016.