Sullivan County, Tennessee
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 158,067
71.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
158,067
🏠
Building Value
$27.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$28.5M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$105K
Risk Score94.4
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score87.2
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score86.9
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$911K
Risk Score85.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$20.2M
Risk Score81.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score57.6
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$113K
Risk Score54.7
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$859K
Risk Score48.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score47.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score36.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$145K
Risk Score36.0
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score28.7
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$26K
Risk Score27.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score18.5
Sullivan County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
71.5+22.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
36.5-12.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
44.8-4.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
40.2-8.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
44.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
40.2
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.