Ashland, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ashland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Boyd County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Ashland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ashland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ashland itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Boyd County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ashland along with the rest of the county, not a Ashland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 51.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 21.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 14.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 56.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 50.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 83.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 57.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Boyd County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ashland, KY at risk of?
Ashland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Boyd County, where Ashland is located, are heat wave, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is Ashland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Boyd County, where Ashland is located, scoring 96.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ashland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ashland carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Boyd County.
Has Ashland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 64 hail, 292 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ashland since 2016.