Natural Disasters in Spring City, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 82.6 |
| Earthquake | 75.9 |
| Strong Wind | 66.2 |
| Lightning | 59.9 |
| Cold Wave | 59.3 |
| Tornado | 56.5 |
| Wildfire | 48.3 |
| Hurricane | 46.6 |
| Winter Weather | 44.3 |
| Drought | 39.6 |
| Ice Storm | 37.1 |
| Hail | 35.1 |
| Heat Wave | 28.4 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 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 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO |
| 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 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 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 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 3, 2001 | Fire | TN - CHATTANOOGA FIRE COMPLEX - 11/03/01 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
82
Total Claims Paid
$1,687,393
Avg Claim Payout
$20,578
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,538,709
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $369,700 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $269,049 |
| DR-4742 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $259,914 |
| DR-1568 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $248,659 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $106,836 |
| DR-1464 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $105,034 |
| DR-1456 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $102,402 |
| DR-4320 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $77,115 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$21,427
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $21,427 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Spring City 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 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 82 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,538,709 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.