Hopkinsville, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hopkinsville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Christian County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and ice storm.
Storm events near Hopkinsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hopkinsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hopkinsville 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 Christian County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hopkinsville along with the rest of the county, not a Hopkinsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 93.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 76.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 85.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 27 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Christian County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hopkinsville, KY at risk of?
Hopkinsville 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 Christian County, where Hopkinsville is located, are earthquake, tornado, and ice storm.
What is Hopkinsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Christian County, where Hopkinsville is located, scoring 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Hopkinsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hopkinsville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Christian County.
Has Hopkinsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 tornado, 62 hail, 131 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hopkinsville since 2016.