7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Louisville, KY
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Louisville's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $8M from this hazard type
- 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 5.6 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Heat - South Central Indiana and Kentucky, United States (2025-08-19) — 1,670,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Louisville is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Louisville Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Louisville
Heat - South Central Indiana and Kentucky, United States
August 18, 2025 — ADVISORY
1,670,000 people exposed; $195,046M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern United States
June 22, 2025 — WARNING
91,006,790 people exposed; $21,897,084M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Northeastern United States
June 16, 2024 — WARNING
76,736,000 people exposed; $17,374,827M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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