Natural Disasters in Strawberry Plains, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.6 |
| Earthquake | 82.6 |
| Lightning | 71.9 |
| Tornado | 59.6 |
| Ice Storm | 50.6 |
| Wildfire | 42.9 |
| Hurricane | 42.9 |
| Strong Wind | 42.9 |
| Cold Wave | 42.0 |
| Winter Weather | 39.3 |
| Drought | 33.0 |
| Hail | 25.8 |
| Heat Wave | 22.1 |
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
20
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, 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 |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 8, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES 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 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$268,240
Avg Claim Payout
$11,177
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$693,068
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
48
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $296,156 |
| DR-4742 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $114,340 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $102,464 |
| DR-4832 | Tropical Storm | 5 | $75,616 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $36,425 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 2 | $35,391 |
| DR-1965 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $32,677 |
Strawberry Plains 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 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $693,068 in public assistance recovery funding.