Hazard Score
79 Catastrophes Recorded
Henry County, Kentucky
4 Cities with a Population of 16,643, and 5,963 Households
Henry County, Kentucky has a very low overall natural disaster risk rating, with specific hazards such as hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds being relatively low. The area experiences frequent lightning events, but the risk associated with them is also relatively low. In terms of climate factors, the county is prone to thunderstorms and hail, which can lead to property damage and power outages, but the risk is considered very low.
Geologically, Henry County is located inland and does not have any significant coastline or fault lines that would increase the risk of natural disasters. The area is characterized by rolling hills and farmland, with no major mountain peaks or water bodies that could contribute to hazard risk. While the county has experienced some historical events related to thunderstorms and hail, the overall risk rating remains very low due to the limited impact of these events on the population and infrastructure.
In conclusion, Henry County, Kentucky is not highly susceptible to natural disasters, with most hazard risks being rated as very low. The area's geographical features, such as its inland location and lack of major geological formations, contribute to its low risk profile. While the county does experience some weather-related events, they are generally not severe enough to pose a significant threat to the population or infrastructure.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
14
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
20
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
4
Hazard Shelters
8
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
5
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Henry County, Kentucky has a population of 16,643 with a population density of 57.2 people per square mile. The majority of the population is White, accounting for 86.8% of the total population, followed by Black residents at 2.5%. The median age in Henry County is 40.6 years, with males slightly outnumbering females. The average household size is 2.57, and the county has a total of 6,640 housing units, of which 10.2% are vacant. In terms of households, 59.8% are owner-occupied, while 25.3% are renter-occupied.
Compared to other counties in Kentucky, Henry County has a lower population density than the state average of 111.9 people per square mile. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state's average of 85.4%. Additionally, the median age in Henry County is slightly higher than the state median age of 38.7 years. In terms of agriculture, Henry County has 771 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 170 acres and a total of 65,247 crop acres. The average sales per farm in 2017 were $39,698, which is higher than the state average of $34,810.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-03-22Flooding
Torrential Rain
2017-05-19Hailstorm
2017-04-28
Hailstorm
2017-04-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Tornado
2017-04-05
Hailstorm
2017-04-05
Hailstorm
2017-04-05
Hailstorm
2017-04-05
Tornado
2017-03-01
Hailstorm
2017-02-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-11
Hailstorm
2016-05-01
Hailstorm
2016-05-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2014-10-07
Hailstorm
2014-10-07
Hailstorm
2014-10-07
Tornado
2012-03-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2011-05-01Hailstorm
2011-04-26
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2011-04-18Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Tornado
2011-02-28
Hailstorm
2010-07-17
Hailstorm
2010-07-17
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-05-30
Hailstorm
2008-07-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-05-24Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-09-22Hailstorm
2005-11-06
Hailstorm
2005-05-19
Hailstorm
2005-05-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hailstorm
2004-05-30
Tornado
2004-05-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-27Hailstorm
2004-05-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-03-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Flooding
Torrential Rain
2003-08-22Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Hailstorm
2003-05-09
Hailstorm
2003-05-09
Hailstorm
2003-05-05
Hailstorm
2002-04-17
Hailstorm
2002-02-20
Hailstorm
2002-02-20
Hailstorm
2002-02-20
Hailstorm
2000-08-09
Hailstorm
1999-04-28
Hailstorm
1999-04-28
Hailstorm
1998-06-14
Hailstorm
1998-05-31
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-02-28Hailstorm
1996-07-02
Hailstorm
1995-06-24
Hailstorm
1995-04-08
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Tornado
1993-02-21
Tornado
1992-11-22
Tornado
1992-11-22
Tornado
1992-09-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Hailstorm
1991-08-19
Tornado
1990-06-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-08-04Hailstorm
1988-04-23
Hailstorm
1982-05-29
Hailstorm
1979-08-06
Hailstorm
1975-07-13
Tornado
1974-04-01
Hailstorm
1973-06-12
Hailstorm
1968-07-12
Hurricane Betsy
1965-09-13