Crossville, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Crossville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cumberland County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and winter weather.
Storm events near Crossville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Crossville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Crossville 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 Cumberland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Crossville along with the rest of the county, not a Crossville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Tornado | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 67.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 51.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 81.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 83.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cumberland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Crossville, TN at risk of?
Crossville 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 Cumberland County, where Crossville is located, are cold wave, tornado, and winter weather.
What is Crossville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Cumberland County, where Crossville is located, scoring 86.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Crossville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Crossville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cumberland County.
Has Crossville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 34 hail, 49 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Crossville since 2016.