HazardDB

HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Davidson County, Tennessee faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters, particularly from seismic activity, hailstorms, and strong winds. The county's risk score is 96.5, indicating a high level of vulnerability. The area is prone to lightning strikes, with a frequency of 85.53% and a risk rating of relatively moderate, posing a significant threat to the population and infrastructure.

The county is also at risk of flooding, with a frequency of 3.92% and a risk rating of relatively low, as well as hurricanes with a low frequency of 0.14%. The presence of water bodies like rivers and creeks, along with the hilly terrain, can exacerbate flood risks during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, the county has experienced several hail events, with a risk score of 95.04, signifying a relatively moderate risk.

Moreover, Davidson County is located in a region with a history of tornadoes, with a frequency of 0.99% ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
15 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1232 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE