Lee County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 8th
Lee County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 7.5, 8th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 0.66 / yr | $20K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $58K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 14.95 / yr | $28K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.68 / yr | $226K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.00 / yr | $292K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $69 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $8K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $36K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $247K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 51.82 / yr | $60K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.58 / yr | $55K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.71 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.33 / yr | $59K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.43 / yr | $9K |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.31 / yr | $383 |
| 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 Lee County?
Lee County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 7.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 8th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lee County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $20K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $58K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $28K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lee County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Lee County ranks #117 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. Lee County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.