Natural Disasters in South Fulton, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
76.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 96.6 |
| Ice Storm | 92.3 |
| Cold Wave | 88.7 |
| Heat Wave | 81.7 |
| Drought | 81.5 |
| Winter Weather | 78.0 |
| Strong Wind | 75.8 |
| Landslide | 73.9 |
| Lightning | 72.5 |
| Tornado | 70.6 |
| Hurricane | 48.4 |
| Hail | 37.8 |
| Wildfire | 14.7 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 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 |
| Jun 12, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 7, 1997 | Tornado | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, HAIL, HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
188
Total Claims Paid
$3,907,884
Avg Claim Payout
$20,787
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,163,259
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
111
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1821 | Severe Ice Storm | 21 | $901,861 |
| DR-4637 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $886,090 |
| DR-1331 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $307,909 |
| DR-4878 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $286,799 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $168,415 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 3 | $150,495 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $124,991 |
| DR-1979 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $119,530 |
| DR-4550 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $108,330 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $88,857 |
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $19,984 |
South Fulton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 188 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,163,259 in public assistance recovery funding.