Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

5

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Perry County, Kentucky, has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific hazards including wildfires, hail, severe winds, and landslides. The county has experienced events such as wildfires and hail storms, with a relatively low risk of occurrence. Perry County is located inland and is not prone to hurricanes or tsunamis, contributing to its low risk rating. The county's topography, with rolling hills and valleys, may increase the risk of landslides during heavy rainfall events.

Perry County is situated in a region with a relatively low risk of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. The county does not have significant fault lines or volcanic activity that would increase the risk of these events. The presence of the Appalachian Mountains nearby may provide some protection from severe weather events, such as tornadoes, due to their natural barriers. The county's proximity to water bodies like rivers and creeks may ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
13 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1204 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Left Fork Maces Creek Road

2023-04-02

Bee Tree Fork Road

2023-04-01

Pratt Fork

2023-03-30

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2021-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2018-02-10

Big Branch Fire

2017-04-09

Hailstorm

2015-04-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Hailstorm

2006-04-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-05-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-03-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-11-19

Hailstorm

2003-07-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-06-13

Flooding

Rain And Snow

2003-02-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-01-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2001-08-03

Hailstorm

1998-05-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1994-06-22