Rowan County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 24,652
47.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
24,652
🏠
Building Value
$5.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$12.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score82.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$545K
Risk Score77.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$9.9M
Risk Score67.2
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score62.0
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$530K
Risk Score54.6
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$334K
Risk Score51.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score46.6
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$184K
Risk Score45.7
Show all 15 hazards
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$38K
Risk Score45.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$767K
Risk Score41.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$149K
Risk Score39.6
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score38.0
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$241K
Risk Score23.3
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score17.2
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$17
Risk Score15.6
Rowan County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
47.9-0.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
46.6-2.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
61.3+12.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
50.1+1.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
61.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
50.1
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.