Maury County
Tennessee — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 79th
Maury County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 79.3, 79th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $46M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | High | 0.55 / yr | $12M |
| Strong Wind | High | 6.22 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $6M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.21 / yr | $6M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.61 / yr | $522K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.04 / yr | $18M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 4.84 / yr | $158K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.84 / yr | $679K |
| Lightning | Medium | 61.15 / yr | $344K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $2K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $30K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $20K |
| Drought | Very Low | 13.77 / yr | $23K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.67 / yr | $31K |
| 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 Maury County?
Maury County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 79th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Maury County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (High, $12M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $3M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $6M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Maury County compare to other Tennessee counties?
Maury County ranks #16 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. Maury County's $46M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.