Natural Disasters in Memphis, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
90.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$936K
Individual Assistance
$30K
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | $30K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jun 2016 | $680K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2015 | $218K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Sep 2011 | $20K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Jul 2011 | $18K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2001 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazards → | Fire | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Charley → | Severe Storm | Aug 1998 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 1989 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$2,761
Avg Claim Payout
$1,380
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Memphis has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $935,970 in public assistance recovery funding. $30,412 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.