Madison County anchored by Jackson in west Tennessee faces serious tornado risk in the heart of Tennessee's tornado corridor. Multiple significant tornadoes have struck Madison County and surrounding west Tennessee counties. The Forked Deer River creates flooding risk. Jackson serves as the regional hub for west Tennessee emergency coordination and is home to Union University which suffered significant damage in a 2008 tornado while students sheltered in place successfully.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// 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 / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (731) 423-6000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-40 US-70 TN-45 TN-20 |
// County Profile
| County | Madison County TN |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| Population | 99 |
| Area | 558 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Tornado / Severe Storm
7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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