Garrard County, Kentucky

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,946

30.2NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

16,946

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Building Value

$3.4B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$6.8M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$666K
Risk Score69.4
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$285K
Risk Score62.3
❄️

Ice Storm

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$98K
Risk Score61.2

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$60K
Risk Score58.9
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score57.6

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$165K
Risk Score50.7
🏔️

Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$185K
Risk Score49.4
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$611K
Risk Score48.2
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Hurricane

Very Low
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score44.8
⛰️

Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$512
Risk Score41.7
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$3.5M
Risk Score40.9
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score32.1
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score29.2
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score18.1

Garrard County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

30.2-18.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

18.1-30.6 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

86.0+36.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

48.70.0 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

86.0

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

48.7

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.