Trimble County, KY
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Trimble County has experienced 22 federally declared disasters since 1979, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Trimble County's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Trimble County has been designated in 22 declarations since 1979, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (11), flood (4), biological (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, And Landslides |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 22 total declarations since 1979.
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 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 23.5 | 7 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 28 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 18.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 52.6 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 9.2 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 55.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 35.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 18.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 21.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 25.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 42.2 | 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
Trimble County ranks in the 36th 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 | 36th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 42nd | Low |
| Household characteristics | 38th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 21st | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 42nd | 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 | 17th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 15th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 89.4% | — |
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 Trimble County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Trimble County, Kentucky are strong wind, tornado, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Trimble County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Trimble County has received 22 federal disaster declarations since 1979, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (11 declarations).
Has Trimble County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Trimble 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, And Landslides (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1979.
How does Trimble County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Clark County, IN has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Henry County, KY has the lowest (Very Low). Trimble County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Trimble County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Trimble 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. Trimble County's composite score of 12 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 12% of US counties.