Morristown, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Morristown is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hamblen County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and lightning.
Storm events near Morristown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Morristown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Morristown 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 Hamblen County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Morristown along with the rest of the county, not a Morristown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 54.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 23 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 61.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 40.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 31.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 30 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 39.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 57.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 83.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hamblen County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Morristown, TN at risk of?
Morristown 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 Hamblen County, where Morristown is located, are earthquake, landslide, and lightning.
What is Morristown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Hamblen County, where Morristown is located, scoring 85.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Morristown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Morristown carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hamblen County.
Has Morristown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 52 hail, 55 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Morristown since 2016.