Rutherford County south of Nashville was in the direct path of the catastrophic March 2020 tornado that struck the Nashville metro. Murfreesboro and surrounding communities suffered significant damage. The county is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing and sits in an active severe weather corridor between Nashville and the Alabama border.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Severe Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 28 |
| Last Major Event | Tornado (March 2020) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 5–6 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (615) 898-7770 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-24 Southeast, I-24 Northwest, US-70S East, US-41 North |
// County Profile
| County | Rutherford County TN |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| Population | 341,472 |
| Area | 619 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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7/10
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6/10
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