Natural Disaster Risk in Scotts Hill

Natural Hazard Profile: Scotts Hill, Tennessee

Located in the interior eastern United States in Decatur County, Scotts Hill is a small community of about 1,815. 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 Scotts Hill a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Scotts Hill's composite natural disaster risk at 5.0 out of 10 — moderate risk. Seismic activity is the dominant hazard, with the community situated in or near an active tectonic zone capable of producing damaging ground shaking. Residents should also account for cold wave and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Scotts Hill 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 earthquake is recommended.