Natural Disasters in Shelbyville, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 86.8 |
| Tornado | 83.1 |
| Earthquake | 83.0 |
| Winter Weather | 72.8 |
| Strong Wind | 69.3 |
| Ice Storm | 58.2 |
| Drought | 57.5 |
| Hurricane | 55.0 |
| Hail | 55.0 |
| Lightning | 53.1 |
| Heat Wave | 48.0 |
| Landslide | 28.6 |
| Wildfire | 19.0 |
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
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 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
30
Total Claims Paid
$332,018
Avg Claim Payout
$11,067
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,335,569
Disasters with PA
16
Total Projects
62
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4594 | Winter Storm | 3 | $2,109,507 |
| DR-4792 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $978,817 |
| DR-1260 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $932,821 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $791,282 |
| DR-4550 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $397,422 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $210,712 |
| DR-1408 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $200,003 |
| DR-4742 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $194,969 |
| DR-1441 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $154,450 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $106,765 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 2 | $92,192 |
| DR-1965 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $87,516 |
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $28,825 |
| DR-4712 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $28,213 |
| DR-4601 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $17,786 |
Showing top 15 of 16 disasters by spending
Shelbyville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 30 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,335,569 in public assistance recovery funding.