Leslie County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 32th
Leslie County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 31.7, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and avalanche 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
| Landslide | Medium | 1.42 / yr | $88K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $73K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.64 / yr | $6M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 14.53 / yr | $38K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $108K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.89 / yr | $454K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.42 / yr | $245K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $11K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.37 / yr | $88K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.58 / yr | $76K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $201K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 52.02 / yr | $39K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $2K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 8.52 / 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 Leslie County?
Leslie County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 31.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Leslie County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $88K EAL), Avalanche (Very Low, $2K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $73K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Leslie County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Leslie County ranks #78 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. Leslie County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.