Rhea County, Tennessee
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 32,839
49.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
32,839
🏠
Building Value
$6.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$13.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score82.6
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score75.9
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$746K
Risk Score66.2
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$8.5M
Risk Score62.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$286K
Risk Score59.9
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score59.3
🌪️
Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score56.5
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score48.3
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score46.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$46K
Risk Score44.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$54K
Risk Score39.6
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score37.1
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$126K
Risk Score35.1
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$105K
Risk Score28.4
Rhea County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
49.2+0.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
48.3-0.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
57.8+8.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
33.6-15.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
57.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
33.6
Relatively 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.