Edmonson County, KY
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Edmonson County has experienced 26 federally declared disasters since 1989, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Edmonson County's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and earthquake, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 22 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Edmonson County has been designated in 26 declarations since 1989, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (14), snowstorm (4), flood (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| 2024 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2021 | Flood | Severe, Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 26 total declarations since 1989.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 18.6 | 11 | 1 | $5K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 43.4 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 28.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 40.9 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 16.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 78 | 7 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 38.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 18 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 49.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 21.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 20.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 26.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 40 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Edmonson County ranks in the 37th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 64th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 18th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 5th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 36th | Low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 22nd | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 20th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 95.3% | — |
NOAA tracked 22 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 9 in 2016–20 vs 13 in 2021–25 .
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Edmonson County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Edmonson County, Kentucky are hail, ice storm, and earthquake. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Edmonson County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Edmonson County has received 26 federal disaster declarations since 1989, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (14 declarations).
Has Edmonson County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Edmonson County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (2025), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2025), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (2025), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (2025), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1989.
How does Edmonson County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Warren County, KY has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Butler County, KY has the lowest (Very Low). Edmonson County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Edmonson County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Edmonson County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Edmonson County's composite score of 11 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 11% of US counties.