Natural Disasters in Parrottsville, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
41.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 95.1 |
| Earthquake | 76.9 |
| Lightning | 72.5 |
| Wildfire | 61.8 |
| Hail | 59.9 |
| Strong Wind | 56.4 |
| Ice Storm | 54.7 |
| Cold Wave | 52.6 |
| Drought | 51.9 |
| Tornado | 50.2 |
| Hurricane | 36.2 |
| Winter Weather | 24.3 |
| Heat Wave | 18.1 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 15, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1994 | Flood | EXTENSIVE RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| May 25, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
82
Total Claims Paid
$5,800,956
Avg Claim Payout
$70,743
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,742,141
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
132
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4832 | Tropical Storm | 42 | $13,149,377 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $391,929 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $368,690 |
| DR-1408 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $261,891 |
| DR-1568 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $141,866 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $112,727 |
| DR-4691 | Winter Storm | 5 | $102,702 |
| DR-1937 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $99,547 |
| DR-1387 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $89,291 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $18,510 |
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $5,612 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
31.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Parrottsville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 82 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,742,141 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.