Natural Disasters in Kingston, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 92.9 |
| Cold Wave | 89.0 |
| Earthquake | 86.3 |
| Strong Wind | 80.7 |
| Lightning | 78.8 |
| Tornado | 71.9 |
| Winter Weather | 70.1 |
| Ice Storm | 61.4 |
| Hurricane | 48.6 |
| Wildfire | 47.7 |
| Heat Wave | 29.6 |
| Drought | 27.1 |
| Hail | 15.8 |
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
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 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND 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 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOS |
| Apr 5, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
201
Total IA Distributed
$827,643
Repair/Replace
$55,522
Rental Assistance
$10,633
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4514 | 131 | $717,613 | — |
| DR-1441 | 45 | $61,749 | $15,489 |
| DR-1464 | 25 | $48,280 | $2,364 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$503,418
Avg Claim Payout
$12,585
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,835,824
Disasters with PA
12
Total Projects
143
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $1,604,898 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 10 | $1,149,929 |
| DR-4320 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $981,584 |
| DR-1408 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $673,230 |
| DR-4189 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $637,151 |
| DR-4742 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $560,534 |
| DR-1456 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $347,189 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $285,750 |
| DR-1441 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $240,262 |
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $193,398 |
| DR-1568 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $117,211 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 2 | $44,688 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$78,913
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $13,875 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $65,038 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kingston has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,835,824 in public assistance recovery funding. $827,643 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.