Madisonville, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Madisonville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hopkins County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and earthquake.
Storm events near Madisonville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Madisonville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Madisonville 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 Hopkins County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Madisonville along with the rest of the county, not a Madisonville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 50.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 70.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 29.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 35.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 93 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hopkins County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Madisonville, KY at risk of?
Madisonville 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 Hopkins County, where Madisonville is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and earthquake.
What is Madisonville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Hopkins County, where Madisonville is located, scoring 96.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Madisonville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Madisonville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hopkins County.
Has Madisonville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 73 hail, 113 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Madisonville since 2016.