Campbellsville, KY

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 11,820 · Part of Taylor County

Campbellsville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Taylor County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.

Storm events near Campbellsville

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Campbellsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Campbellsville itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 22 events
Hail 65 events
Inland Flooding 92 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Taylor County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Campbellsville along with the rest of the county, not a Campbellsville-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 7.7 Very Low
Inland Flooding 40.6 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 67.2 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 38.9 Relatively Low
Tornado 68.9 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 56.3 Relatively Low
Drought 32 Relatively Low
Hail 70 Relatively Low
Hurricane 37.5 Very Low
Ice Storm 51.1 Relatively Low
Landslide 30.6 Very Low
Lightning 50.3 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 84.2 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 56.2 Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Taylor County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Campbellsville, KY at risk of?

Campbellsville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Taylor County, where Campbellsville is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.

What is Campbellsville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Taylor County, where Campbellsville is located, scoring 84.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Campbellsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Campbellsville carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Taylor County.

Has Campbellsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 65 hail, 92 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Campbellsville since 2016.