Oak Ridge, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Oak Ridge is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Anderson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and cold wave.
Storm events near Oak Ridge
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Oak Ridge's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Oak Ridge 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 Anderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Oak Ridge along with the rest of the county, not a Oak Ridge-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 54.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 33.3 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 23.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 48.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Anderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Oak Ridge, TN at risk of?
Oak Ridge 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 Anderson County, where Oak Ridge is located, are landslide, earthquake, and cold wave.
What is Oak Ridge's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Anderson County, where Oak Ridge is located, scoring 92.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Oak Ridge a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Oak Ridge carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Anderson County.
Has Oak Ridge had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 87 hail, 104 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Oak Ridge since 2016.