Columbia, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Columbia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Maury County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and earthquake.
Storm events near Columbia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Columbia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Columbia 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 Maury County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Columbia along with the rest of the county, not a Columbia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 94 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 28.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 9.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 51.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Maury County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Columbia, TN at risk of?
Columbia 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 Maury County, where Columbia is located, are tornado, strong wind, and earthquake.
What is Columbia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Maury County, where Columbia is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Columbia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Columbia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Maury County.
Has Columbia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 131 hail, 98 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Columbia since 2016.