7
Very High
Flood Risk in Tennessee
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
Tennessee faces very high flood risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: March-September
Highest-Risk Cities in Tennessee
Notable Flood Events
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
August 7, 2025 — WARNING
Memphis, TN
497,000 people exposed; $72,075M capital exposed
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
May 8, 2024 — WARNING
Memphis, TN
955,000 people exposed; $141,339M capital exposed
Flood - Nashville-Davidson, TN Region, United States
July 17, 2021 — WARNING
Nashville, TN
Impact data not available
Flood - Nashville-Davidson, TN Region, United States
August 3, 2019 — WARNING
Nashville, TN
Impact data not available
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