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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Louisville, KY

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 3

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Louisville's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
  • 3 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 - Central, United States (2021-02-14)

Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 2
6
Columbus, OH
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Oklahoma City, OK
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
9
El Paso, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
10
Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable winter storm events near Louisville, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Storm - Central, United States (February 2021).

Winter Storm - Central, United States

February 14, 2021 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm - Southeastern , United States

January 19, 2019 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm - Central/Eastern United States

November 12, 2014 — 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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How this data is built

Louisville, KY winter storm risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live winter storm monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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