Martin, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Martin is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Weakley County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Martin
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Martin's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Martin 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 Weakley County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Martin along with the rest of the county, not a Martin-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 13.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 21.9 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 68.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 10.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 47.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 59.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 70.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Weakley County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Martin, TN at risk of?
Martin 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 Weakley County, where Martin is located, are earthquake, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Martin's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Weakley County, where Martin is located, scoring 95.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Martin a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Martin carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Weakley County.
Has Martin had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 48 tornado, 64 hail, 103 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Martin since 2016.