Sequatchie County
Tennessee — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 40th
Sequatchie County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.2, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.00 / yr | $5M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.57 / yr | $6K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $271K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $44K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.18 / yr | $992K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 5.47 / yr | $46K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.94 / yr | $361K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.75 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Low | 61.57 / yr | $102K |
| Drought | Very Low | 23.60 / yr | $23K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.63 / yr | $20K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.47 / yr | $37K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.53 / yr | $28K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 40th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Sequatchie County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $5M EAL), Landslide (Low, $6K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $271K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Sequatchie County compare to other Tennessee counties?
Sequatchie County ranks #65 of 95 Tennessee counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Sequatchie County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.