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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Tennessee

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Tennessee faces very high extreme-heat risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: June-September

Highest-Risk Cities in Tennessee

1
Memphis, TN
Very High · 6 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
2
Nashville, TN
High · 1 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 8

Notable Extreme Heat Events

Cold Weather - Middle Tennessee, United States

January 30, 2026 — ADVISORY

Nashville, TN

2,770,000 people exposed; $287,569M capital exposed

Excessive Heat - Eastern Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, Western Tennessee, Unit

August 18, 2025 — WATCH

Memphis, TN

1,830,000 people exposed; $223,016M capital exposed

Excessive Heat - East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, West Tennessee, United States

August 17, 2025 — WARNING

Memphis, TN

1,830,000 people exposed; $223,016M capital exposed

Other Hazards in Tennessee

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 7/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 3/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 3/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 9/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 5/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 7/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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