Radcliff, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Radcliff is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hardin County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, ice storm, and hail.
Storm events near Radcliff
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Radcliff's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Radcliff 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 Hardin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Radcliff along with the rest of the county, not a Radcliff-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 40.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 33.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hardin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Radcliff, KY at risk of?
Radcliff 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 Hardin County, where Radcliff is located, are strong wind, ice storm, and hail.
What is Radcliff's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Hardin County, where Radcliff is located, scoring 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Radcliff a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Radcliff carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hardin County.
Has Radcliff had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 85 hail, 96 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Radcliff since 2016.