Somerset, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Somerset is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pulaski County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and cold wave.
Storm events near Somerset
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Somerset's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Somerset 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 Pulaski County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Somerset along with the rest of the county, not a Somerset-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 66.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 13.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 38.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 56.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 59.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 64.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 86 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pulaski County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Somerset, KY at risk of?
Somerset 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 Pulaski County, where Somerset is located, are winter weather, hail, and cold wave.
What is Somerset's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Pulaski County, where Somerset is located, scoring 94.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Somerset a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Somerset carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pulaski County.
Has Somerset had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 68 hail, 77 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Somerset since 2016.