3
Moderate
Landslide Risk in Nashville, TN
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 7 events on record in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Occurs roughly 0.83 times per year on average
- Largest recent event exposed 231,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States (2025-03-18) — 208,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Nashville is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Nashville Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Nashville
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
February 12, 2025 — WARNING
231,000 people exposed; $22,982M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, United States
February 13, 2025 — WARNING
1,490,000 people exposed; $166,132M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
February 17, 2025 — WARNING
1,080,000 people exposed; $125,131M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, United States
February 16, 2025 — WARNING
854,000 people exposed; $99,501M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
March 17, 2025 — WARNING
208,000 people exposed; $22,246M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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