Natural Disaster Risk in Byrdstown

Natural Hazard Profile: Byrdstown, Tennessee

Located in the interior eastern United States in Pickett County, Byrdstown is a town of roughly 4,141 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Tennessee — marked by hot summers, mild winters, and transitional weather patterns — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Byrdstown a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Byrdstown's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.1/10 (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 tsunami.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Byrdstown's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and landslide, as measured by FEMA across Pickett County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Byrdstown 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.