Manchester, TN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 13,484 · Part of Coffee County

Manchester is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Coffee County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and cold wave.

Storm events near Manchester

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Manchester's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Manchester itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 28 events
Hail 70 events
Inland Flooding 59 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Coffee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Manchester along with the rest of the county, not a Manchester-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 11.5 Very Low
Inland Flooding 56 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 87.4 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 36.9 Very Low
Tornado 86.3 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 79.8 Relatively Moderate
Drought 69.7 Relatively Moderate
Hail 57.4 Relatively Low
Hurricane 51.9 Very Low
Ice Storm 59.2 Relatively Low
Landslide 23.9 Very Low
Lightning 51 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 69.1 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 77.6 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coffee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Manchester, TN at risk of?

Manchester 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 Coffee County, where Manchester is located, are earthquake, tornado, and cold wave.

What is Manchester's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Coffee County, where Manchester is located, scoring 87.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").

Is Manchester a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Manchester carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Coffee County.

Has Manchester had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 70 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Manchester since 2016.