Elizabethton, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Elizabethton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carter County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, strong wind, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Elizabethton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Elizabethton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Elizabethton 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 Carter County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Elizabethton along with the rest of the county, not a Elizabethton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 60.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 45.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 32.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 23.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 52 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 59.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 70.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 36.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carter County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Elizabethton, TN at risk of?
Elizabethton 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 Carter County, where Elizabethton is located, are landslide, strong wind, and inland flooding.
What is Elizabethton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Carter County, where Elizabethton is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Elizabethton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Elizabethton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carter County.
Has Elizabethton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 40 hail, 91 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Elizabethton since 2016.