Lenoir City, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lenoir City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Loudon County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and strong wind.
Storm events near Lenoir City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lenoir City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lenoir City 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 Loudon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lenoir City along with the rest of the county, not a Lenoir City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 29.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 67 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 72.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 33.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 53.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 61.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 87.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 82.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Loudon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lenoir City, TN at risk of?
Lenoir City 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 Loudon County, where Lenoir City is located, are earthquake, landslide, and strong wind.
What is Lenoir City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Loudon County, where Lenoir City is located, scoring 89.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Lenoir City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lenoir City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Loudon County.
Has Lenoir City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 91 hail, 97 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lenoir City since 2016.