Natural Disasters in Byrdstown, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
4.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 48.3 |
| Cold Wave | 39.4 |
| Winter Weather | 38.8 |
| Hurricane | 35.6 |
| Earthquake | 34.1 |
| Lightning | 32.8 |
| Hail | 26.8 |
| Tornado | 25.7 |
| Strong Wind | 25.7 |
| Ice Storm | 19.6 |
| Drought | 18.9 |
| Wildfire | 12.1 |
| Heat Wave | 8.3 |
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
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 3, 2000 | Fire | TN - COOKEVILLE FIRE COMPLEX - 11/03/00 |
| Jun 12, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM,FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 22, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$17,793
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4514 | 4 | $17,793 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$247,990
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $183,075 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $22,639 |
| DR-1937 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $13,920 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $12,165 |
| DR-1965 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $9,181 |
| DR-4594 | Winter Storm | 1 | $7,011 |
Byrdstown has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). FEMA has obligated $247,990 in public assistance recovery funding. $17,793 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.