Dickson, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dickson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dickson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and ice storm.
Storm events near Dickson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dickson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dickson 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 Dickson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dickson along with the rest of the county, not a Dickson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 8.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 22.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 61.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 51 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 22.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dickson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dickson, TN at risk of?
Dickson 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 Dickson County, where Dickson is located, are earthquake, tornado, and ice storm.
What is Dickson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Dickson County, where Dickson is located, scoring 89.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Dickson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dickson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dickson County.
Has Dickson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 90 hail, 118 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dickson since 2016.