Mount Washington, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mount Washington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bullitt County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Mount Washington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mount Washington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mount Washington 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 Bullitt County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mount Washington along with the rest of the county, not a Mount Washington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 26.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 17.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 40.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 13.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 30.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bullitt County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mount Washington, KY at risk of?
Mount Washington 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 Bullitt County, where Mount Washington is located, are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Mount Washington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Bullitt County, where Mount Washington is located, scoring 92.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mount Washington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mount Washington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bullitt County.
Has Mount Washington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 127 hail, 197 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mount Washington since 2016.