Bath County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 14th
Bath County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 13.7, 14th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | Medium | 50.52 / yr | $491K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 14.68 / yr | $43K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.49 / yr | $627 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.00 / yr | $341K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $90K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.79 / yr | $136K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.10 / yr | $517K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.39 / yr | $3M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $9K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $10K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.10 / yr | $85K |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.77 / yr | $6K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.46 / yr | $16K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 1.11 / yr | $179K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bath County?
Bath County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 13.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 14th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bath County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (Medium, $491K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $43K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $627 EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bath County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Bath County ranks #110 of 120 Kentucky counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bath County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.