Natural Disasters in Frankewing, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 86.6 |
| Tornado | 85.2 |
| Cold Wave | 79.4 |
| Earthquake | 76.6 |
| Lightning | 59.3 |
| Landslide | 57.2 |
| Hurricane | 56.7 |
| Ice Storm | 52.9 |
| Winter Weather | 47.2 |
| Heat Wave | 45.0 |
| Drought | 33.7 |
| Hail | 27.1 |
| Wildfire | 19.8 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
14 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 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| May 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 19, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM,FLASH FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
30
Total Claims Paid
$457,221
Avg Claim Payout
$15,241
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,477,464
Disasters with PA
12
Total Projects
96
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $304,120 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $173,789 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $168,563 |
| DR-1408 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $156,940 |
| DR-4189 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $137,759 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $132,087 |
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $123,915 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $76,895 |
| DR-4792 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $72,763 |
| DR-1262 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $62,539 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 4 | $60,216 |
| DR-1568 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $7,878 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$296,377
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.79
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $118,836 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $16,500 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $18,891 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $142,150 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Frankewing has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 30 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,477,464 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.