Lewisburg, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lewisburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marshall County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and cold wave.
Storm events near Lewisburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lewisburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lewisburg 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 Marshall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lewisburg along with the rest of the county, not a Lewisburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 20.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 32.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 28.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 33.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 44.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 48.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 29.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 36.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 52.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 40 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marshall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lewisburg, TN at risk of?
Lewisburg 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 Marshall County, where Lewisburg is located, are tornado, earthquake, and cold wave.
What is Lewisburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Marshall County, where Lewisburg is located, scoring 76.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Lewisburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lewisburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Marshall County.
Has Lewisburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 70 hail, 80 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lewisburg since 2016.