Bradley County
Tennessee — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 73th
Bradley County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 73.4, 73th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $36M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $8M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.19 / yr | $7M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.64 / yr | $25K |
| Lightning | Medium | 60.72 / yr | $806K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.53 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.00 / yr | $14M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 3.42 / yr | $138K |
| Hail | Low | 3.79 / yr | $562K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.19 / yr | $914K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.58 / yr | $169K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $144K |
| Drought | Low | 26.36 / yr | $195K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $45K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 1.79 / yr | $346K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bradley County?
Bradley County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 73.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 73th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bradley County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $8M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $7M EAL), Landslide (Low, $25K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bradley County compare to other Tennessee counties?
Bradley County ranks #21 of 95 Tennessee counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bradley County's $36M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.