Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 12,159 · Part of Trousdale County

Hartsville/Trousdale County is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Trousdale County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, cold wave, and tornado.

Storm events near Hartsville/Trousdale County

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hartsville/Trousdale County's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hartsville/Trousdale County itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 32 events
Hail 97 events
Inland Flooding 91 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Trousdale County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hartsville/Trousdale County along with the rest of the county, not a Hartsville/Trousdale County-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 3.1 Very Low
Inland Flooding 13.4 Very Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 38 Very Low
Heat Wave 19.7 Very Low
Tornado 32.2 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 35.4 Relatively Low
Drought 20.5 Very Low
Hail 16.2 Very Low
Hurricane 7.3 Very Low
Ice Storm 26.3 Very Low
Landslide 25.3 Very Low
Lightning 12.6 Very Low
Strong Wind 28 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 22 Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Trousdale County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN at risk of?

Hartsville/Trousdale County is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Trousdale County, where Hartsville/Trousdale County is located, are earthquake, cold wave, and tornado.

What is Hartsville/Trousdale County's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Trousdale County, where Hartsville/Trousdale County is located, scoring 38 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very Low").

Is Hartsville/Trousdale County a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Hartsville/Trousdale County carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Trousdale County.

Has Hartsville/Trousdale County had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 32 tornado, 97 hail, 91 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hartsville/Trousdale County since 2016.