Sevierville, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.