Daviess County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 88th
Daviess County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 88.1, 88th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $70M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $17M |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.34 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | High | 4.97 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | High | 8.21 / yr | $533K |
| Hail | Medium | 3.12 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 8.16 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.35 / yr | $6M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 3.89 / yr | $33M |
| Drought | Medium | 6.03 / yr | $542K |
| Lightning | Medium | 53.01 / yr | $470K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.05 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $273 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
| 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 Daviess County?
Daviess County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 88th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Daviess County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $17M EAL), Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Daviess County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Daviess County ranks #6 of 120 Kentucky counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Daviess County's $70M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.