Goodlettsville, TN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 17,433 · Part of Davidson County

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.

Tornado 45 events
Hail 199 events
Inland Flooding 198 events

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.