Natural Hazard Risks in Louisville, KY
Population: 633K · Kentucky
Louisville faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from tornados (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both FEMA forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Louisville, KY.
Hazard Risk Overview
Tornado Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Louisville's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $80M from this hazard type
- •131 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •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
Winter Storm Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 2
- •FEMA rates Louisville's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- •2 events on record in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 8
- •FEMA rates Louisville's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $8M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 0
- •FEMA rates Louisville's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •Average annual frequency: 6.2 events per year
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