Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

5

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Hardin, Kentucky, with a relatively low overall hazard risk score of 72.16, faces several climate-related risks, including frequent lightning events at a rate of 97.25% and high wind events at a rate of 6.54%. The county has experienced 19 hazardous wave events, emphasizing the potential impact of these weather patterns. Hardin also has a history of hail events, with 120 occurrences recorded, resulting in a relatively low risk rating of 56.89.

Geologically, Hardin County is characterized by its flat terrain, with no significant fault lines or mountain peaks. However, the region is surrounded by several water bodies, including the Ohio River to the north, which can contribute to flooding risk. The county's location in the central part of Kentucky also exposes it to a variety of weather patterns, such as thunderstorms and tornadoes, which can increase the likelihood of natural disasters. Historical data shows that tornadoes have occurred in ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1283 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-12-28

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2017-05-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-12-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Tornado

2011-04-26

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-04-18

Hailstorm

2010-05-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2009-06-02

Hailstorm

2009-06-02

Hailstorm

2009-06-02

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-09-22

Hailstorm

2005-04-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-08-04

Hailstorm

1989-06-13

Hurricane Camille

1969-08-22