Pickett County
Tennessee — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 5th
Pickett County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 4.6, 5th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.49 / yr | $891 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.26 / yr | $466K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.74 / yr | $32K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $16K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $76K |
| Lightning | Low | 56.06 / yr | $88K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.92 / yr | $74K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.37 / yr | $177K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $277K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.60 / yr | $12K |
| Drought | Very Low | 7.46 / yr | $2K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $899K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.84 / yr | $9K |
| 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 Pickett County?
Pickett County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 4.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 5th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pickett County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Very Low, $891 EAL), Cold Wave (Low, $466K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $32K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pickett County compare to other Tennessee counties?
Pickett County ranks #94 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. Pickett County's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.