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hurricane Hurricane Risk in Memphis, TN

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 3

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Key Risk Factors

  • Estimated annual loss of $350K from this hazard type
  • 3 tropical cyclones on record near Memphis since 2005, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Hurricane Laura (2020-08-20)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

1
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
2
Miami, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Tampa, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
New Orleans, LA
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
5
Manila, Philippines
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Mexico City, Mexico
Risk: 9Historical: 6
7
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 3
8
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Bangkok, Thailand
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk: 9Historical: 8
Memphis is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

How Memphis Compares

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Memphis

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable hurricane events near Memphis, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Tropical Storm Olga (October 2019).

Tropical Storm Olga

October 25, 2019 — WARNING

Centre passed 51 km from Memphis at 41 kt (76 km/h); storm peak Tropical Storm · 83 km/h

Hurricane Katrina

August 23, 2005 — WARNING

Centre passed 160 km from Memphis at 36 kt (67 km/h); storm peak Category 5 · 278 km/h

Hurricane Laura

August 20, 2020 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 239 km from Memphis at 35 kt (65 km/h); storm peak Category 4 · 241 km/h

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
  • 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
  • 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
  • 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
  • 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage

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How this data is built

Memphis, TN hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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