Natural Disaster Risk in Piney Flats
Tennessee
Risk Summary for Piney Flats
Piney Flats scores 5.9/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Landslide.
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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: Piney Flats, Tennessee
Located in the interior eastern United States in Sullivan County, Piney Flats is a town of roughly 9,495 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 Piney Flats a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Piney Flats's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include earthquake and wind.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Piney Flats's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Sullivan County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, Piney Flats 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 landslide is recommended.
What this means for Piney Flats: Landslide preparedness
- Standard insurance generally excludes landslide and earth-movement damage — ask about specialized coverage.
- Have an evacuation plan ready during periods of intense or prolonged rainfall.
- Watch for warning signs such as new cracks, tilting trees, or changes in water drainage on slopes.
Local Factors for Piney Flats
These city-level factors differentiate Piney Flats from other communities in Sullivan County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
9,495
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 36.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.4/10
Coordinates
36.4417° N, 82.3464° W
Sullivan County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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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.