HazardDB



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Very High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

9

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

4

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

5

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Jefferson County, Kentucky faces a relatively high natural disaster and climate risk profile with a risk score of 95.96, indicating vulnerability to various hazards. The county's significant population of 782,833 and high build value of $143.22 billion amplify the potential impact of disasters. Events like severe thunderstorms (2350 occurrences) and hailstorms (119 occurrences) pose substantial risks, with lightning events (106.77 occurrences) also being a prevalent threat.

Specific climate factors in the area, such as the frequency of wind events (6.22 occurrences) and tornadoes (1.98 occurrences), contribute to the heightened risk level. Although the county does not have a coastline or fault lines, its geographical features include water bodies that can lead to flooding events. The presence of mountain peaks and varied terrains can increase the susceptibility to landslides and other geological hazards. Historical events, like flooding and severe storms, have impacted the area in the past, underscoring the need ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1155 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
79% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

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