Natural Disasters in Dresden, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 95.7 |
| Lightning | 92.7 |
| Cold Wave | 84.7 |
| Ice Storm | 81.4 |
| Tornado | 77.9 |
| Winter Weather | 71.6 |
| Strong Wind | 70.3 |
| Heat Wave | 68.6 |
| Drought | 66.2 |
| Landslide | 59.3 |
| Hurricane | 47.6 |
| Wildfire | 13.8 |
| Hail | 10.6 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 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 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 12, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 7, 1997 | Tornado | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, HAIL, HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM,FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$73,870
Avg Claim Payout
$4,345
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,758,866
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
84
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4637 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $5,412,563 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 6 | $339,156 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $264,493 |
| DR-1979 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $211,814 |
| DR-1331 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $151,617 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $128,788 |
| DR-4189 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $89,557 |
| DR-1821 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $79,851 |
| DR-4550 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $72,495 |
| DR-4645 | Winter Storm | 2 | $8,532 |
Dresden has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,758,866 in public assistance recovery funding.