Springfield, TN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 19,842 · Part of Robertson County

Springfield is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Robertson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, strong wind, and ice storm.

Storm events near Springfield

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

Tornado 39 events
Hail 133 events
Inland Flooding 182 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 23.6 Very Low
Inland Flooding 53.1 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 88.7 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 64.8 Relatively Low
Tornado 73.2 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 78.1 Relatively Moderate
Drought 59.5 Relatively Low
Hail 70.2 Relatively Low
Hurricane 32.9 Very Low
Ice Storm 79.5 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 31.2 Very Low
Lightning 60.1 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 83.7 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 32.2 Relatively Low

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Springfield, TN at risk of?

Springfield 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 Robertson County, where Springfield is located, are earthquake, strong wind, and ice storm.

What is Springfield's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Robertson County, where Springfield is located, scoring 88.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").

Is Springfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?

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

Has Springfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 39 tornado, 133 hail, 182 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Springfield since 2016.