Dyersburg, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dyersburg 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 Dyer County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and ice storm.
Storm events near Dyersburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dyersburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dyersburg 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 Dyer County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dyersburg along with the rest of the county, not a Dyersburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 51.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 87.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 71.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dyer County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dyersburg, TN at risk of?
Dyersburg 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 Dyer County, where Dyersburg is located, are earthquake, tornado, and ice storm.
What is Dyersburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Dyer County, where Dyersburg is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Dyersburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Dyersburg 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 Dyer County.
Has Dyersburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 46 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dyersburg since 2016.