Natural Disasters in Blaine, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
18.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.7 |
| Earthquake | 67.6 |
| Wildfire | 48.7 |
| Strong Wind | 48.4 |
| Lightning | 43.9 |
| Drought | 42.6 |
| Tornado | 39.2 |
| Hail | 34.8 |
| Ice Storm | 34.0 |
| Winter Weather | 32.0 |
| Cold Wave | 29.1 |
| Hurricane | 24.9 |
| Heat Wave | 14.3 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| May 8, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 3, 2000 | Fire | TN-GREENEVILLE FIRE COMPLEX-11/03/00 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1994 | Flood | EXTENSIVE RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| May 25, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$24,508
Avg Claim Payout
$12,254
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$320,811
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1456 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $138,902 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $71,387 |
| DR-4005 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $42,105 |
| DR-1965 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $34,714 |
| DR-1408 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $26,824 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $6,877 |
Blaine has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, wildfire. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $320,811 in public assistance recovery funding.