Florence, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Florence is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Boone County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Florence
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Florence's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Florence 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 Boone County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Florence along with the rest of the county, not a Florence-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 54 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 18.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 45 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 13.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 69.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 42 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 60.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Boone County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Florence, KY at risk of?
Florence 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 Boone County, where Florence is located, are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Florence's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Boone County, where Florence is located, scoring 93.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Florence a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Florence carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Boone County.
Has Florence had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 142 hail, 293 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Florence since 2016.