Crittenden County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 30th
Crittenden County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 30.4, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.30 / yr | $555K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $1M |
| Drought | Medium | 5.61 / yr | $335K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.32 / yr | $597K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.11 / yr | $264K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.31 / yr | $848K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 7.16 / yr | $43K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.91 / yr | $377 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.00 / yr | $407K |
| Hail | Low | 2.98 / yr | $104K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 2.14 / yr | $3M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
| Lightning | Low | 54.06 / yr | $63K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Crittenden County?
Crittenden County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Crittenden County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $555K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $1M EAL), Drought (Medium, $335K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Crittenden County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Crittenden County ranks #81 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. Crittenden County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.