Sevierville, TN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 18,231 · Part of Sevier County

Sevierville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sevier County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and lightning.

Storm events near Sevierville

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sevierville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sevierville itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 3 events
Hail 71 events
Inland Flooding 100 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Sevier County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sevierville along with the rest of the county, not a Sevierville-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 78.7 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 84.1 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 90 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 36.2 Very Low
Tornado 70.9 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 68.9 Relatively Moderate
Drought 28.9 Very Low
Hail 56.2 Relatively Low
Hurricane 56.5 Very Low
Ice Storm 61 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 97.4 Relatively Moderate
Lightning 84.3 Relatively High
Strong Wind 63.5 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 81.2 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sevier County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Sevierville, TN at risk of?

Sevierville 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 Sevier County, where Sevierville is located, are landslide, earthquake, and lightning.

What is Sevierville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Sevier County, where Sevierville is located, scoring 97.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Sevierville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Sevierville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Sevier County.

Has Sevierville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 71 hail, 100 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sevierville since 2016.