Natural Disasters in Orlinda, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 88.7 |
| Strong Wind | 83.7 |
| Ice Storm | 79.5 |
| Cold Wave | 78.1 |
| Tornado | 73.2 |
| Hail | 70.2 |
| Heat Wave | 64.8 |
| Lightning | 60.1 |
| Drought | 59.5 |
| Hurricane | 32.9 |
| Winter Weather | 32.2 |
| Landslide | 31.2 |
| Wildfire | 23.6 |
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
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| May 17, 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM,FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
70
Total Claims Paid
$2,185,981
Avg Claim Payout
$31,228
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,485,252
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
64
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4751 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $870,689 |
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $614,563 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$615,488
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.98
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $286,881 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $328,607 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Orlinda has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 70 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,485,252 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.