Natural Hazard Risks in Memphis, TN
Population: 633K · Tennessee
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Memphis faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from tornados (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Memphis, TN.
Hazard Risk Overview
Tornado Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Memphis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $70M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Memphis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $62M from this hazard type
- •7 events on record in proximity
Earthquake Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $215M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $154M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $49M from this hazard type
- •30 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Memphis risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Memphis, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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