Menifee County, KY
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Menifee County has experienced 32 federally declared disasters since 1993, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Menifee County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, wildfire, and winter weather, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 40% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Menifee County has been designated in 32 declarations since 1993, covering 8 disaster types including severe storm (17), snowstorm (4), severe ice storm (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2025 | Tropical Storm | Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
| 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 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 32 total declarations since 1993.
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 | 51.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 21.8 | 20 | 0 | $2.7M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 20.4 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 20.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 19.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 16.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 15.2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 22.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 14.1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 12.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 14.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 15.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 80.8 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 21.8 | — | — | — |
| 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
Menifee County ranks in the 57th percentile (Moderate) 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 | 57th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 55th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 69th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 2nd | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 71st | Moderate |
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 | 56th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 52nd | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 98.6% | — |
NOAA tracked 24 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 10 in 2016–20 vs 14 in 2021–25 (+40% — frequency increasing).
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 Menifee County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Menifee County, Kentucky are landslide, wildfire, and winter weather. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Menifee County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Menifee County has received 32 federal disaster declarations since 1993, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (17 declarations).
Has Menifee County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Menifee County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Winter Storm (2026), 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, And Tornadoes (2025), Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (2025), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1993.
How does Menifee County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Rowan County, KY has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Bath County, KY has the lowest (Very Low). Menifee County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Menifee County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Menifee 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. Menifee County's composite score of 6 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 6% of US counties.