Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

32

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

7

Hazard Shelters

7

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Ballard County, Kentucky has a very low natural disaster risk profile, with a risk score of 44.61 and a risk rating of "Very Low". Specific hazards such as hail, severe winds, and tornadoes are relatively low in frequency and intensity, contributing to the overall low risk assessment. The county is also located inland, away from major fault lines or coastlines, further reducing the risk of certain natural disasters.

The area's specific climate factors, such as its relatively low elevation and lack of major water bodies, contribute to its low risk profile. While the county does experience thunderstorms and lightning strikes, these events are relatively infrequent and do not pose a significant threat. Additionally, the county's historical data shows minimal impact from extreme weather events, further supporting its low risk assessment.

Overall, Ballard County's natural disaster risk assessment is influenced by its geographic features, including its lack of major ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
15 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1236 mm Moderately High
Average Humidity
84% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-06-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-04-30

Hailstorm

2018-05-06

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-04-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Hailstorm

2015-06-26

Hailstorm

2013-05-30

Hailstorm

2013-05-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Hailstorm

2013-04-16

Hailstorm

2012-03-02

Hailstorm

2011-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Hailstorm

2011-04-25

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-04-18

Hailstorm

2011-04-15

Hailstorm

2011-03-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Hailstorm

2009-04-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Hailstorm

2007-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-09-22

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

2006-05-25

Hailstorm

2005-02-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-12-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-01-04

Hailstorm

2003-07-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Hailstorm

2003-05-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-05-07

Hailstorm

2002-05-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2001-11-28

Hailstorm

2001-09-23

Hailstorm

1998-05-31

Tornado

1996-01-18

Hailstorm

1994-06-06

Hailstorm

1994-04-28

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-18

Hailstorm

1989-11-08

Hailstorm

1989-04-03

Hailstorm

1982-05-29

Hailstorm

1979-06-20

Tornado

1971-12-15

Tornado

1963-04-19

Tornado

1963-04-19

Tornado

1958-05-02
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