Pike County, AL Environment & Hazard Risk
Relatively Low natural hazard risk, led by hurricane. 264 storm events since 1996.
- Expected yearly loss
- $10.73M
- Very Low nationally
- Storm events since 1996
- 264
- Most often thunderstorm wind
- Flood insurance policies
- 12
- 0.1% of homes
- Hurricanes nearby
- 2
- 7 tropical storms or stronger since 1887
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Overall risk
Relatively Low
Score 44.0 of 100
Social vulnerability
Relatively High
Score 74.5 of 100
Community resilience
Relatively Moderate
Score 57.6 of 100
Community resilience runs the other way: a higher rating means a community can recover faster.
Building value exposed: $7.31B · Agriculture value exposed: $179M · Risk-adjusted yearly loss: $14.55M
Risk by hazard
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate$2.44M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 8 years
- Heat waveRelatively Low$951K/yr expected annual loss, about 8.9 events a year
- LightningRelatively Moderate$330K/yr expected annual loss, about 70 events a year
- LandslideRelatively Low$2,746/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
- TornadoRelatively Low$1.24M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
- EarthquakeVery Low$303K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 758 years
- DroughtRelatively Low$122K/yr expected annual loss, about 31 events a year
- Strong windRelatively Low$428K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.7 events a year
- WildfireVery Low$13.94K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2,377 years
- HailVery Low$70.39K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.8 events a year
- Ice stormVery Low$15.35K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
- Cold waveVery Low$95.43K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
- Winter weatherVery Low$6,581/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1 year
Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.
Flood risk and insurance
National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood maps
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- Homes with flood insurance
- 12 of 13,196 (0.1%)
- Homes in high-risk flood zones
- 70
- Insured in high-risk zones
- 4 (6%)
Storm history
Since 1996: 264 events, 2 deaths, $5.71M in damage
- Thunderstorm Wind82
- Drought57
- Hail36
- Tornado35
- Flash Flood15
- Heat5
- Tropical Storm5
- Strong Wind4
- Winter Weather4 · 2 deaths
- Excessive Heat4
Events per year
53 tornadoes on record (EF0 14, EF1 10, EF2 2, F0 6, F1 9, F2 7, F3 4).
Most damaging storms
Since 1996, ranked by deaths, injuries and damage
- Winter Weather12/15/2010
Pike
2 deaths, 1 injured
What happened
A period of light freezing rain led to ice accumulation on area bridges, resulting in a vehicle accident with one injury (indirect) and two fatalities (indirect) on U.S. Highway 231.
- Heat08/08/2007
Pike
16 injured
What happened
A large ridge of high pressure, combined with very dry ground from the recent drought, combined to produce the hottest month on record across Central Alabama in the month of August. The core of the heat wave started around August 4th, when the temepartures first topped the 100 degree mark in several cities. The heat reached its peak August 10th through the 15th, as the mercury climbed above 105 degrees to as high as 109 degrees. Daily record maximum temperatures were broken or tied on 11 days in Anniston, 10 days in Birmingham, 12 days in Montgomery, and 14 days in Tuscaloosa, and all cities broke or tied their August maximum temperature records. At least 408 people required medical treatment due to the heat, and 11 people died due to heat-related illness.
- TornadoEF1, 0.39 mi path, 50 yd wide08/07/2015
Troy, Pike County
7 injured
What happened
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in Troy and have confirmed that the damage was the result of an EF-1 Tornado. The tornado touched down just south of the Pike Liberal Arts School behind the Troy Walmart. Damage to the Walmart extended from the rear of the building to the front, with a portion of the roof collapsed. The damage was confined to a very narrow path, with other HVAC systems a few yards either side of the main damage area largely intact. Significant damage was caused to the entrances of the store as well. As the tornado crossed the parking lot, it pushed an empty tractor-trailer approximately 100 yards into a second tractor trailer, damaging both. A third tractor trailer was overturned, causing major damage. The tornado then clipped the south end of a strip mall, collapsing the front glass walls and a portion of a masonry wall on the side of Hibbett Sporting Goods. Minor damage was caused to the canopy of the Murphy USA gas station across the parking lot. The tornado crossed U.S. Highway 231 and weakened rapidly, with only minor damage caused to a convenience store across the highway before dissipating. Peak wind estimated at 100 mph.
- High Wind65 kt wind09/16/2004
Pike
$3M damage
What happened
Hundreds of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down across the entire county. Power remained out of service for around one week in places. At least 400 homes suffered some type of wind damage. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 75 miles an hour.
- TornadoEF2, 15.7 mi path, 600 yd wide12/26/2012
Goshen, Pike County
2 injured
What happened
An EF-2 tornado touched down just inside the county line on Brantley Road near an open field causing only minor tree damage. It traveled northeast to County Road (CR) 2219, where it caused significant damage to 2 chicken barns, a home and a small barn before crossing CR 2201. As it continued to the northeast, the tornado traveled parallel to the Conecuh River on CR 2214 for more than two miles, causing widespread damage with hundreds of trees snapped or uprooted and damaging several homes. As it passed CR 11, a single-wide manufactured home had its anchors ripped out of the ground and rolled 75 yards into a wooded area, while leaving the wooden post porch intact. The home fell apart as it rolled, leaving a trail of debris that lead into the woods, where the frame split in two and was wrapped around the trees. Two occupants were injured and required medical attention. The tornado continued over mainly fields and wooded areas, crossing Hwy 29 just west of CR 1165. The tornado crossed the Conecuh River and intensified as it approached the River Ridge Subdivision on CR 1101. Numerous large tall trees were uprooted, scores of pines were snapped, and a portion of the wall of a brick...
- Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind06/19/2010
Spring Hill, Pike County
1 injured, $2,000 damage
What happened
One person was injured when the roof was blown out of a dugout.
Latest storm reports
Newest first
- Flash Flood06/19/2026
China Grove, Pike County
- Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind06/01/2026
Troy, Pike County
- Drought06/01/2026
Pike
- Drought05/01/2026
Pike
- Drought04/01/2026
Pike
- Thunderstorm Wind52 kt wind03/12/2026
Brundidge, Pike County
- TornadoEF0, 0.28 mi path, 100 yd wide03/12/2026
Spring Hill, Pike County
- Thunderstorm Wind52 kt wind03/12/2026
Needmore, Pike County
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Storms whose track crossed Pike County, with the wind when it passed
- Hurricane Eloise (1975)09/13/1975 · Landfall: FL · 950 mbCategory 3127 mph nearby
- Unnamed storm (1923)06/22/1923 · Landfall: LA · 1,006 mbTropical storm40 mph nearby
- Unnamed storm (1906)06/08/1906 · Landfall: FLTropical storm46 mph nearby
- Unnamed storm (1903)09/09/1903 · Landfall: FL · 976 mbTropical storm52 mph nearby
- Unnamed storm (1899)07/28/1899 · Landfall: FL · 979 mbTropical storm40 mph nearby
- Unnamed storm (1887)10/09/1887 · Landfall: LATropical storm40 mph nearby
- Unnamed storm (1887)07/20/1887 · Landfall: FLCategory 175 mph nearby
Drinking water
5 community water systems serve about 40,299 people. Violations since 2021.
1 system had health-based violations, such as a contaminant over the legal limit or a missed treatment step. 1 system had a violation of any kind still open at last report.
- Troy Utilities, City ofServes 23,523 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations
- Pike County Water AuthorityServes 12,021 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+6 monitoring or reporting
- Brundidge Water Department, City ofServes 3,057 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+3 monitoring or reporting
- Banks Water SystemServes 1,260 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
- Goshen Water Works Dist SystemServes 438 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+4 monitoring or reporting
Largest systems by population served. Monitoring and reporting violations mean required tests or notices were late or missing, not that the water was unsafe.
Climate
1991-2020 normals at Troy, 3.4 mi from the county center
Summer highs peak around 91°F in Jul and winter lows bottom out near 37°F in Jan. About 52.8 inches of rain falls in a typical year.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 4.54 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 3.91 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 4.83 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 4.60 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 3.54 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.11 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.33 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 4.92 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.91 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 3.34 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.80 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 40°F | 4.96 in |
| Year | 65°F average | 52.8 in | |
Pollution sites
0 Superfund sites and 7 toxic release facilities in Pike County
Superfund sites
None in this county.
Toxic release facilities
- Sanders Lead Co Inc.2.2 million lbs released, Troy
- Permacast76,966 lbs released, Troy
- Rex Lumber Troy LLC37,761 lbs released, Troy
- KW Plastics15,479 lbs released, Troy
- Kimberunder 1 lb released, Troy
- Ready Mix USA LLC - Troy0 lbs released, Troy
- Brundidge Electronics Corp0 lbs released, Brundidge
Total: 2.3 million lbs in 2024, 115,551 lbs to air.
Superfund sitesToxic release facilitiesEPA inspections and enforcementAir toxics cancer risk1 historic places
Frequently asked questions
- How risky is Pike County for natural disasters?
- FEMA rates Pike County relatively low for overall natural hazard risk, with expected losses of $10.73M a year. The highest-rated hazards are hurricane (relatively moderate), heat wave (relatively low), lightning (relatively moderate).
- What storms are most common in Pike County?
- Since 1996, NOAA recorded 264 storm events affecting Pike County, most often thunderstorm wind (82), drought (57), hail (36).
- How many tornadoes have hit Pike County?
- 53 tornadoes have been recorded in Pike County since 1950, including 4 rated F3/EF3 or stronger.
- How many homes in Pike County have flood insurance?
- 12 residential flood insurance policies are in force in Pike County, covering about 0.1% of homes.
- What is the weather like in Pike County?
- At Troy, average highs reach 91°F in Jul and lows fall to 37°F in Jan, with 52.8 inches of rain a year (1991-2020 normals).
Source: FEMA (National Risk Index, NFIP), NOAA (Storm Events, HURDAT2, Climate Normals), EPA · Last updated 08/01/2026 · Storm counts include events in forecast zones that touch the county. This product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA.