Natural Disasters in Monteagle, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 83.3 |
| Tornado | 81.8 |
| Landslide | 81.0 |
| Cold Wave | 78.1 |
| Earthquake | 70.1 |
| Winter Weather | 63.0 |
| Wildfire | 59.7 |
| Drought | 52.3 |
| Ice Storm | 44.6 |
| Hurricane | 37.7 |
| Lightning | 34.1 |
| Heat Wave | 27.5 |
| Hail | 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
14
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 |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 19, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND HIGH WINDS |
| 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 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
21
Total IA Distributed
$135,951
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4541 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4514 | 20 | $135,951 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$223,240
Avg Claim Payout
$6,976
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,190,530
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
109
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4514 | Biological | 9 | $2,739,721 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $207,719 |
| DR-1262 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $111,035 |
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $98,656 |
| DR-1965 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $33,400 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$25,352
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,352 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Monteagle has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, landslide. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,190,530 in public assistance recovery funding. $135,951 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.