7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Louisville, KY
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 2
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Louisville's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- 2 events on record in proximity
- Average annual frequency: 1.3 events per year
- Significant winter storm and ice storm exposure
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Southeastern , United States (2019-01-19)
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Louisville is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Louisville Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Louisville
Winter Storm - Central/Eastern United States
November 11, 2014 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southeastern , United States
January 18, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Louisville
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Louisville
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Louisville
Score: 7/10
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Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Louisville
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Louisville
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Nashville, TN
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Columbus, OH
Score: 9/10
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