Woodford County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 40th
Woodford County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.0, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | Medium | 6.58 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $427K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.58 / yr | $86K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.83 / yr | $121K |
| Lightning | Low | 51.92 / yr | $283K |
| Hail | Low | 3.37 / yr | $305K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.61 / yr | $6M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.26 / yr | $833K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.84 / yr | $129K |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.45 / yr | $6K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $74 |
| 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 Woodford County?
Woodford County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.0 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 Woodford County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $427K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Woodford County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Woodford County ranks #59 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. Woodford County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.