Natural Disaster Risk in Highland Home
Alabama
Risk Summary for Highland Home
Highland Home scores 4.7/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Highland Home, Alabama
Highland Home is a small community of about 1,561 in Crenshaw County, in the Deep South. The area experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters typical of the Deep South, with an active spring tornado season shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Highland Home.
FEMA rates Highland Home's composite natural disaster risk at 4.7 out of 10 — moderate risk. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Residents should also account for tornado and lightning risk in their preparedness planning.
Highland Home's risk score, slightly below the 6.0/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Crenshaw County, the highest-scoring are hurricane, tornado, and lightning. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, Highland Home residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.
What this means for Highland Home: Hurricane preparedness
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
Local Factors for Highland Home
These city-level factors differentiate Highland Home from other communities in Crenshaw County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,561
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 31.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.4/10
Coordinates
31.9236° N, 86.3217° W
Crenshaw County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Highland Home
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.