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Landslide Risk in Louisville, KY
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 8 events on record in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
- Occurs roughly 0.20 times per year on average
- Largest recent event exposed 1,080,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Appalachian Plateaus, E of Frankfort, Kentucky, United States (2025-05-18) — 24,300 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Louisville is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Louisville Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Louisville
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
February 17, 2025 — WARNING
1,080,000 people exposed; $125,131M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
March 17, 2025 — WARNING
208,000 people exposed; $22,246M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Plateaus, E of Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
May 17, 2025 — WARNING
24,300 people exposed; $2,161M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, United States
February 13, 2025 — WARNING
1,490,000 people exposed; $166,132M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, United States
February 16, 2025 — WARNING
854,000 people exposed; $99,501M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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