Shively, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Shively is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jefferson County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, inland flooding, and heat wave.
Storm events near Shively
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Shively's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Shively 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 Jefferson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Shively along with the rest of the county, not a Shively-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 56.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.7 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 35.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 85.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jefferson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Shively, KY at risk of?
Shively is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Jefferson County, where Shively is located, are tornado, inland flooding, and heat wave.
What is Shively's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Jefferson County, where Shively is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Shively a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Shively carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Jefferson County.
Has Shively had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 42 tornado, 162 hail, 192 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Shively since 2016.