Kentucky Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (KY) | HomeRiskMap

Kentucky is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Kentucky are flooding, tornadoes, severe storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Kentucky is coordinated by the Kentucky Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Kentucky

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Kentucky. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Tornadoes tornadoes represents a high risk for homeowners in Kentucky. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Kentucky. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Earthquakes Kentucky has a moderate risk of earthquakes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Winter Storms Kentucky has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Extreme Heat Kentucky has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Drought drought poses a low risk in Kentucky. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Kentucky. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes Kentucky faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Wildfires Kentucky faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low