Cleveland, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cleveland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bradley County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and landslide.
Storm events near Cleveland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cleveland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cleveland 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 Bradley County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cleveland along with the rest of the county, not a Cleveland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 47.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 69.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 52.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 55.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 62.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 82.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 64.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bradley County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cleveland, TN at risk of?
Cleveland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bradley County, where Cleveland is located, are earthquake, tornado, and landslide.
What is Cleveland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Bradley County, where Cleveland is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Cleveland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cleveland carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bradley County.
Has Cleveland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 43 hail, 55 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cleveland since 2016.