Goodlettsville, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Goodlettsville is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Davidson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Goodlettsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Goodlettsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Goodlettsville 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 Davidson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Goodlettsville along with the rest of the county, not a Goodlettsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 57.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 69.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Davidson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Goodlettsville, TN at risk of?
Goodlettsville is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Davidson County, where Goodlettsville is located, are inland flooding, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Goodlettsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Davidson County, where Goodlettsville is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Goodlettsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Goodlettsville carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Davidson County.
Has Goodlettsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 45 tornado, 199 hail, 198 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Goodlettsville since 2016.