Sevier County, Tennessee
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 98,277
77.4NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
98,277
🏠
Building Value
$21.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$32.1M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$338K
Risk Score97.4
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$4.5M
Risk Score90.0
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$767K
Risk Score84.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$20.6M
Risk Score84.1
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$191K
Risk Score81.2
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$306K
Risk Score78.7
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score70.9
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score68.9
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$688K
Risk Score63.5
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$120K
Risk Score61.0
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$119K
Risk Score56.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$286K
Risk Score56.2
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score36.2
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score28.9
Sevier County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
77.4+28.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
78.7+30.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
58.2+9.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
30.1-18.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
58.2
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
30.1
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.