Smith County, Tennessee
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 19,887
18.8NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
19,887
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Building Value
$3.6B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$9.6M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score51.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$392K
Risk Score50.6
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score49.8
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$699K
Risk Score47.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score46.2
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score42.0
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.1M
Risk Score31.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$43K
Risk Score31.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$172K
Risk Score31.0
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$144K
Risk Score25.8
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$126K
Risk Score25.7
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score23.1
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score18.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score5.9
Smith County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
18.8-29.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
5.9-42.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
10.6-38.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
40.7-8.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
40.7
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.