Jessamine County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 40th
Jessamine County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 39.8, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 6.39 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Medium | 52.34 / yr | $994K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 11.47 / yr | $186K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $4M |
| Hail | Low | 3.29 / yr | $596K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $531K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.88 / yr | $141K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.71 / yr | $8M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.74 / yr | $350K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $43K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $162 |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.49 / yr | $3K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| 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 Jessamine County?
Jessamine County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 39.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 40th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Jessamine County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL), Lightning (Medium, $994K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $186K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Jessamine County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Jessamine County ranks #60 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. Jessamine County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.