Lebanon, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lebanon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wilson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, winter weather, and earthquake.
Storm events near Lebanon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lebanon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lebanon 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 Wilson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lebanon along with the rest of the county, not a Lebanon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 31.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 38.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 29.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wilson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lebanon, TN at risk of?
Lebanon 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 Wilson County, where Lebanon is located, are cold wave, winter weather, and earthquake.
What is Lebanon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Wilson County, where Lebanon is located, scoring 89.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Lebanon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lebanon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wilson County.
Has Lebanon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 50 tornado, 157 hail, 154 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lebanon since 2016.