Glasgow, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Glasgow is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Barren County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Glasgow
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Glasgow's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Glasgow 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 Barren County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Glasgow along with the rest of the county, not a Glasgow-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 16.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 67.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 48.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 45 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 42 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 89.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Barren County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Glasgow, KY at risk of?
Glasgow 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 Barren County, where Glasgow is located, are hail, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Glasgow's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Barren County, where Glasgow is located, scoring 89.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Glasgow a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Glasgow carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Barren County.
Has Glasgow had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 50 hail, 69 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Glasgow since 2016.