7
Very High
Flood 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 $213M from this hazard type
- 157 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 42 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 3.9 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY--IN Region, United States (2024-07-31) — 907,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Louisville is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Louisville Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Louisville
Flood - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY--IN Region, United States
August 26, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY--IN Region, United States
February 16, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY--IN Region, United States
August 13, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY--IN Region, United States
July 30, 2024 — WARNING
907,000 people exposed; $118,911M capital exposed
Flood - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY--IN Region, United States
February 17, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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