Marshall County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 31,629
61.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
31,629
🏠
Building Value
$7.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$22.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏔️
Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$7.9M
Risk Score92.6
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score92.5
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score79.9
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$164K
Risk Score75.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$582K
Risk Score71.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$932K
Risk Score70.7
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score68.1
☀️
Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$404K
Risk Score65.9
Show all 14 hazards
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score63.5
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score60.8
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$287K
Risk Score56.1
🌊
Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.0M
Risk Score47.3
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score41.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$13K
Risk Score28.6
Marshall County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
61.9+13.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
28.6-20.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
40.6-8.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
64.2+15.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
40.6
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
64.2
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.