Berea, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Berea is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Madison County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, strong wind, and winter weather.
Storm events near Berea
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Berea's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Berea 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 Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Berea along with the rest of the county, not a Berea-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 20.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 48.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 88.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Madison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Berea, KY at risk of?
Berea 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 Madison County, where Berea is located, are lightning, strong wind, and winter weather.
What is Berea's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Madison County, where Berea is located, scoring 94.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Berea a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Berea carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Madison County.
Has Berea had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 54 hail, 120 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Berea since 2016.