Natural Disaster Risk in Pine Hill

Natural Hazard Profile: Pine Hill, Alabama

Located in the Deep South in Wilcox County, Pine Hill is a small community of about 2,071. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Alabama — marked by hot, humid summers and mild winters typical of the Deep South — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Pine Hill a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Pine Hill's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include landslide and tornado.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Pine Hill's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.0/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and landslide, as measured by FEMA across Wilcox County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Pine Hill's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hurricane exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.