Georgetown, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Georgetown is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Scott County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Georgetown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Georgetown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Georgetown 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 Scott County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Georgetown along with the rest of the county, not a Georgetown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 50 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 53.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 22.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 56.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 37 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 42.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scott County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Georgetown, KY at risk of?
Georgetown 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 Scott County, where Georgetown is located, are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Georgetown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Scott County, where Georgetown is located, scoring 92.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Georgetown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Georgetown carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Scott County.
Has Georgetown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 53 hail, 136 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Georgetown since 2016.