Monroe County, Tennessee
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 46,218
60.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
46,218
🏠
Building Value
$8.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$15.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score95.7
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score89.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$924K
Risk Score79.3
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$373K
Risk Score71.1
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$115K
Risk Score68.6
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$7.7M
Risk Score65.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score63.8
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score62.4
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$156K
Risk Score60.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$154K
Risk Score55.6
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$74K
Risk Score54.2
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$39K
Risk Score45.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$137K
Risk Score41.9
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$124K
Risk Score34.4
Monroe County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.9+12.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
68.6+19.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
78.5+29.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
19.8-28.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
78.5
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
19.8
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.