Natural Disasters in Hillsboro, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 87.4 |
| Tornado | 86.3 |
| Cold Wave | 79.8 |
| Winter Weather | 77.6 |
| Drought | 69.7 |
| Strong Wind | 69.1 |
| Ice Storm | 59.2 |
| Hail | 57.4 |
| Hurricane | 51.9 |
| Lightning | 51.0 |
| Heat Wave | 36.9 |
| Landslide | 23.9 |
| Wildfire | 11.5 |
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
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 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOS |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Mar 22, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 28, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$171,064
Avg Claim Payout
$6,579
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,245,113
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $1,557,402 |
| DR-4594 | Winter Storm | 4 | $263,272 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $199,068 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $153,336 |
| DR-1441 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $60,568 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 2 | $11,468 |
Hillsboro has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,245,113 in public assistance recovery funding.