Henderson, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Henderson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Henderson County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, strong wind, and ice storm.
Storm events near Henderson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Henderson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Henderson 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 Henderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Henderson along with the rest of the county, not a Henderson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 7.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 73.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 56.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 43.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 61.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 86.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 17.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 88.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Henderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Henderson, KY at risk of?
Henderson 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 Henderson County, where Henderson is located, are earthquake, strong wind, and ice storm.
What is Henderson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Henderson County, where Henderson is located, scoring 92.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Henderson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Henderson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Henderson County.
Has Henderson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 74 hail, 276 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Henderson since 2016.