Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very High

HAZARDS

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Shelby, Tennessee faces a relatively high overall natural disaster and climate risk based on hazard risk indexes. The county has a population of 929,552 and a total risk value of $424,458,602.42, with a risk score of 99.24, indicating a high level of vulnerability. Specific hazards include thunderstorms, floods, hail, and tornadoes, with varying levels of risk and expected annual losses associated with each type of event.

Geologically, Shelby County is located in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain region, which is prone to flooding due to its proximity to the Mississippi River. Additionally, the county is situated near the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a major seismic area in the central United States, increasing the risk of earthquake events. The presence of the Mississippi River and various smaller water bodies also contribute to the county's flood risk. Historical events such as the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes and frequent severe weather events underscore ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1263 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
85% Very High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Arwpr-Fy15-Wf-Railroad Fire

2015-09-09

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Hailstorm

2011-03-08

Hailstorm

2010-05-24

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Hailstorm

2008-05-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-09-22

Hailstorm

2006-04-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-12-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-04-24

Hailstorm

2003-04-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Hurricane Lili

2002-10-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2001-11-28

Hailstorm

1999-01-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-04-26

Hailstorm

1998-04-14

Hurricane Erin

1995-08-06

Hailstorm

1995-05-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1987-12-25

Hailstorm

1986-07-31

Hurricane Betsy

1965-09-13