Bowling Green, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bowling Green is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Warren County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Bowling Green
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bowling Green's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bowling Green 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 Warren County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bowling Green along with the rest of the county, not a Bowling Green-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 43.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.5 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 44.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 90.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 36.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Warren County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bowling Green, KY at risk of?
Bowling Green is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Warren County, where Bowling Green is located, are hail, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Bowling Green's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Warren County, where Bowling Green is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bowling Green a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bowling Green carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Warren County.
Has Bowling Green had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 65 hail, 128 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bowling Green since 2016.