Humphreys County, TN
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Humphreys County has experienced 26 federally declared disasters since 1975, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Humphreys County's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, strong wind, and tornado, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 36 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Humphreys County has been designated in 26 declarations since 1975, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (16), flood (4), winter storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
| 2021 | Flood | Severe Storm And Flooding |
| 2020 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2020 | Severe Storm | Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 26 total declarations since 1975.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 46 | 23 | 20 | $100.0M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 84.8 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 44.4 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 74.6 | 7 | 0 | $685K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 41.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 27.9 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 74.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 60.1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 65.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 47.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 30.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 63 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Humphreys County ranks in the 37th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 76th | High |
| Household characteristics | 16th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 27th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 15th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 39th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 36th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 88.8% | — |
NOAA tracked 36 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 6 in 2016–20 vs 30 in 2021–25 .
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Humphreys County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Humphreys County, Tennessee are earthquake, strong wind, and tornado. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Humphreys County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Humphreys County has received 26 federal disaster declarations since 1975, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (16 declarations).
Has Humphreys County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Humphreys County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2025), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1975.
How does Humphreys County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Dickson County, TN has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Houston County, TN has the lowest (Very Low). Humphreys County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Humphreys County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Humphreys County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Humphreys County's composite score of 48 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 48% of US counties.