Campbellsville, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.