Natural Disasters in Hornsby, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
50.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 93.4 |
| Tornado | 83.7 |
| Landslide | 78.8 |
| Cold Wave | 75.6 |
| Heat Wave | 73.2 |
| Hurricane | 58.7 |
| Lightning | 55.2 |
| Drought | 51.4 |
| Strong Wind | 50.9 |
| Wildfire | 34.9 |
| Ice Storm | 34.1 |
| Hail | 25.1 |
| Winter Weather | 20.1 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 8, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 12, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 19, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND HIGH WINDS |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
290
Total IA Distributed
$609,714
Repair/Replace
$259,389
Rental Assistance
$89,536
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4878 | 47 | $241,135 | $6,297 |
| DR-4701 | 162 | $182,838 | $25,225 |
| DR-4514 | 23 | $146,052 | — |
| DR-1909 | 54 | $36,332 | $635 |
| DR-1464 | 4 | $3,356 | $922 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$12,313
Avg Claim Payout
$4,104
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,106,174
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
153
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4878 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $1,803,160 |
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $405,113 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 56 | $223,688 |
| DR-4601 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $203,433 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $164,996 |
| DR-1262 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $140,666 |
| DR-4701 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $54,571 |
| DR-1275 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $49,409 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $44,261 |
| DR-3217 | Hurricane | 1 | $8,957 |
| DR-1482 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $7,920 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$993,808
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.99
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $594,966 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $398,842 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hornsby has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, landslide. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,106,174 in public assistance recovery funding. $609,714 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.