5
High
Extreme Heat Risk in Nashville, TN
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- 17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Average annual frequency: 4.8 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - Middle Tennessee, United States (2026-01-31) — 2,770,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Nashville is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Nashville Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Nashville
Cold Weather - Middle Tennessee, United States
January 30, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,770,000 people exposed; $287,569M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern United States
June 22, 2025 — WARNING
91,006,790 people exposed; $21,897,084M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Midwest United States
July 24, 2025 — WARNING
69,790,000 people exposed; $8,667,694M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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