Natural Disasters in Rarity Bay, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 95.7 |
| Earthquake | 89.1 |
| Strong Wind | 79.3 |
| Lightning | 71.1 |
| Wildfire | 68.6 |
| Tornado | 63.8 |
| Cold Wave | 62.4 |
| Hurricane | 60.3 |
| Drought | 55.6 |
| Ice Storm | 54.2 |
| Winter Weather | 45.0 |
| Hail | 41.9 |
| Heat Wave | 34.4 |
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
17
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 |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1994 | Flood | EXTENSIVE RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$220,261
Avg Claim Payout
$13,766
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,243,720
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
58
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $823,595 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $360,475 |
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $345,287 |
| DR-4541 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $318,534 |
| DR-4712 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $189,699 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $163,703 |
| DR-4742 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $42,427 |
Rarity Bay has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,243,720 in public assistance recovery funding.