Manchester, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.