Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Edmonson County, Kentucky, has a very low natural disaster risk rating, with a risk score of 20.78 and a risk value of 2,713,867.65. The county's most significant hazards include hail storms, with a relatively low risk rating, and strong winds, which have a relatively moderate risk rating. These natural disasters have a higher frequency in the area, posing a potential threat to the population of 12,126.

Specific climate factors in Edmonson County, such as frequent thunderstorms and lightning strikes, contribute to the overall natural disaster risk. The county is not located near coastlines or fault lines, reducing the risk of tsunamis or earthquakes. However, the presence of water bodies and mountain peaks in the region could amplify the impact of flooding or landslides in the event of severe weather events.

While Edmonson County has a relatively low risk of natural disasters, it is essential for residents to stay ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1322 mm Very High

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-12-28

Hurricane Cindy

2017-06-24

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2017-05-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-12-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-04-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-05-01

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-08-04