Greeneville, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Greeneville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Greene County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, lightning, and earthquake.
Storm events near Greeneville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Greeneville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Greeneville 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 Greene County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Greeneville along with the rest of the county, not a Greeneville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 45 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 15 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 61.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 56.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 48.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 84.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 63.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 34.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Greene County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Greeneville, TN at risk of?
Greeneville 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 Greene County, where Greeneville is located, are landslide, lightning, and earthquake.
What is Greeneville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Greene County, where Greeneville is located, scoring 92.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Greeneville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Greeneville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Greene County.
Has Greeneville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 49 hail, 60 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greeneville since 2016.