Frankfort, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Frankfort is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Franklin County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Frankfort
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Frankfort's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Frankfort 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 Franklin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Frankfort along with the rest of the county, not a Frankfort-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 15 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 63.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 40.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 40.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 28.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 40.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Franklin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Frankfort, KY at risk of?
Frankfort 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 Franklin County, where Frankfort is located, are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Frankfort's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Franklin County, where Frankfort is located, scoring 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Frankfort a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Frankfort carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Franklin County.
Has Frankfort had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 62 hail, 115 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Frankfort since 2016.