Powell County, Kentucky

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 13,107

31.2NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

13,107

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Building Value

$2.1B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$6.7M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$788K
Risk Score77.2

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score55.0
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$4.6M
Risk Score51.4
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$838
Risk Score48.8
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score43.2

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$121K
Risk Score43.1
🏔️

Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score37.8
🌪️

Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$501K
Risk Score37.1
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$100K
Risk Score35.7
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Hurricane

Very Low
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score34.8
🥶

Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$332K
Risk Score33.7
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$101K
Risk Score32.1
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Ice Storm

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score29.3
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Avalanche

Very Low
Annual Loss$28
Risk Score21.2
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score18.4

Powell County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

31.2-17.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

43.2-5.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

87.2+38.0 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

21.2-27.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

87.2

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

21.2

Relatively Low

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.