Natural Disaster Risk in Van Buren County
Tennessee
3.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Van Buren County
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Landslide Tsunami Volcanic Activity
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 6.8
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Hurricane 4.6
Avalanche 4.5
Wildfire 4.4
Cold Wave 4.2
Earthquake 4.1
Tornado 3.6
Drought 3.6
Winter Weather 3.5
Strong Wind 2.6
Ice Storm 2.6
Lightning 2.5
Hail 1.9
Extreme Heat 1.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Van Buren County 3.9
Tennessee avg. 5.8
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Van Buren County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.