Fort Thomas, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fort Thomas is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Campbell County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and landslide.
Storm events near Fort Thomas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fort Thomas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fort Thomas 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 Campbell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fort Thomas along with the rest of the county, not a Fort Thomas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 16.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 30.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 10.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Campbell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fort Thomas, KY at risk of?
Fort Thomas 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 Campbell County, where Fort Thomas is located, are tornado, lightning, and landslide.
What is Fort Thomas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Campbell County, where Fort Thomas is located, scoring 80 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fort Thomas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fort Thomas carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Campbell County.
Has Fort Thomas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 177 hail, 359 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fort Thomas since 2016.