Lawrenceburg, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lawrenceburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lawrence County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and earthquake.
Storm events near Lawrenceburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lawrenceburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrence County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lawrenceburg along with the rest of the county, not a Lawrenceburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 56.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 55.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 31.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 21 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 54.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 58.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 59.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lawrence County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lawrenceburg, TN at risk of?
Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrence County, where Lawrenceburg is located, are tornado, lightning, and earthquake.
What is Lawrenceburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Lawrence County, where Lawrenceburg is located, scoring 91.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lawrenceburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lawrenceburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lawrence County.
Has Lawrenceburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 57 hail, 107 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lawrenceburg since 2016.