Nicholasville, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Nicholasville 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 Jessamine County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, lightning, and winter weather.
Storm events near Nicholasville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Nicholasville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Nicholasville 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 Jessamine County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Nicholasville along with the rest of the county, not a Nicholasville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 42.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 55.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 41.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 69.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 17.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 62.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 19.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jessamine County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Nicholasville, KY at risk of?
Nicholasville 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 Jessamine County, where Nicholasville is located, are strong wind, lightning, and winter weather.
What is Nicholasville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Jessamine County, where Nicholasville is located, scoring 84.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Nicholasville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Nicholasville 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 Jessamine County.
Has Nicholasville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 79 hail, 103 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Nicholasville since 2016.