Lawrenceburg, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lawrenceburg is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Anderson County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Lawrenceburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lawrenceburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lawrenceburg 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 Anderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lawrenceburg along with the rest of the county, not a Lawrenceburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 49.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 33.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 17.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 42.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 18.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 44.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 67.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 52.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Anderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lawrenceburg, KY at risk of?
Lawrenceburg is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Anderson County, where Lawrenceburg is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Lawrenceburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Anderson County, where Lawrenceburg is located, scoring 81.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Lawrenceburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lawrenceburg carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Anderson County.
Has Lawrenceburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 74 hail, 111 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lawrenceburg since 2016.