Moore County
Tennessee — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 10th
Moore County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 9.9, 10th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | Low | 0.13 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $213K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $594 |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.86 / yr | $34K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.58 / yr | $422K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $15K |
| Drought | Very Low | 26.95 / yr | $14K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 6.81 / yr | $220K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.89 / yr | $21K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.75 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.84 / yr | $41K |
| Hail | Very Low | 4.20 / yr | $35K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 60.87 / yr | $33K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $787 |
| 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 Moore County?
Moore County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 9.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 10th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Moore County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Low, $1M EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $213K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $594 EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Moore County compare to other Tennessee counties?
Moore County ranks #92 of 95 Tennessee counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Moore County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.