Winchester, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Winchester 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 Clark County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and winter weather.
Storm events near Winchester
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Winchester's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Winchester 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 Clark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Winchester along with the rest of the county, not a Winchester-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 43.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 68 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 22.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 33.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 48.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 40.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 55.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Winchester, KY at risk of?
Winchester 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 Clark County, where Winchester is located, are strong wind, tornado, and winter weather.
What is Winchester's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Clark County, where Winchester is located, scoring 80 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Winchester a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Winchester 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 Clark County.
Has Winchester had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 64 hail, 161 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Winchester since 2016.