Natural Disasters in Delano, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 96.6 |
| Wildfire | 75.6 |
| Earthquake | 70.8 |
| Strong Wind | 69.1 |
| Lightning | 50.9 |
| Tornado | 50.7 |
| Hurricane | 46.0 |
| Drought | 42.8 |
| Cold Wave | 40.6 |
| Ice Storm | 31.7 |
| Hail | 29.3 |
| Heat Wave | 18.7 |
| Winter Weather | 16.9 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 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 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 3, 2001 | Fire | TN - CHATTANOOGA FIRE COMPLEX - 11/03/01 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 14, 1994 | Flood | EXTENSIVE RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM,FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$637,564
Avg Claim Payout
$14,827
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$439,600
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
16
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4541 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $268,890 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $76,310 |
| DR-1568 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $44,187 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $42,264 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 1 | $7,950 |
Delano has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $439,600 in public assistance recovery funding.