Nashville-Davidson, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Nashville-Davidson is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Davidson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Nashville-Davidson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Nashville-Davidson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Nashville-Davidson 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 Davidson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Nashville-Davidson along with the rest of the county, not a Nashville-Davidson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 57.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 69.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Davidson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Nashville-Davidson, TN at risk of?
Nashville-Davidson is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Davidson County, where Nashville-Davidson is located, are inland flooding, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Nashville-Davidson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Davidson County, where Nashville-Davidson is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Nashville-Davidson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Nashville-Davidson carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Davidson County.
Has Nashville-Davidson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 42 tornado, 246 hail, 211 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Nashville-Davidson since 2016.