White House, TN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 16,463 · Part of Sumner County

White House is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sumner County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and cold wave.

Storm events near White House

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

Tornado 40 events
Hail 152 events
Inland Flooding 183 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 37.8 Very Low
Inland Flooding 88.6 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 91.7 Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave 74.2 Relatively Low
Tornado 95.5 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 92.3 Relatively High
Drought 41.6 Relatively Low
Hail 86.9 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 32.5 Very Low
Ice Storm 87.6 Relatively High
Landslide 44.8 Very Low
Lightning 82.4 Relatively High
Strong Wind 93.7 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 88.4 Relatively High

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is White House, TN at risk of?

White House is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Sumner County, where White House is located, are tornado, strong wind, and cold wave.

What is White House's biggest natural hazard risk?

Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Sumner County, where White House is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is White House a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — White House carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Sumner County.

Has White House had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 152 hail, 183 inland flooding events within 25 miles of White House since 2016.