La Vergne, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
La Vergne is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Rutherford County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, winter weather, and tornado.
Storm events near La Vergne
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of La Vergne's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to La Vergne 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 Rutherford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering La Vergne along with the rest of the county, not a La Vergne-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 45.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 59.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rutherford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is La Vergne, TN at risk of?
La Vergne is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Rutherford County, where La Vergne is located, are cold wave, winter weather, and tornado.
What is La Vergne's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Rutherford County, where La Vergne is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is La Vergne a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — La Vergne carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Rutherford County.
Has La Vergne had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 43 tornado, 226 hail, 185 inland flooding events within 25 miles of La Vergne since 2016.