The Coastal South

Natural Disasters

Fortunately for many Tennesseans, horrific natural disasters are not prone to the area.  Unlike, the Coastal South, specifically Louisiana, Tennessee has a very low hurricane rate.  Although slow-rise flodding has occured in the past, Tennessee is typically safe from hurricanes, since the state lies further inland.

Interestingly, the chance of an earthquake occurring in Tennessee is significantly lower than the national average.  However, the risk of tornado damage in Tennessee is much higher than the national average. 

I suppose every destination is susceptible to a natural disaster.  Therefore, when deciding where to live, the resident must take into account which disaster you believe poses the least amount of threat. 

http://www.usa.com/nashville-tn-natural-disasters-extremes.htm

http://www.tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/disasters/