Natural Disasters in Doe Valley, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 79.4 |
| Tornado | 75.9 |
| Ice Storm | 65.4 |
| Earthquake | 61.3 |
| Cold Wave | 50.3 |
| Winter Weather | 49.9 |
| Hail | 49.9 |
| Heat Wave | 49.3 |
| Lightning | 44.8 |
| Landslide | 33.7 |
| Drought | 31.1 |
| Hurricane | 14.9 |
| Wildfire | 13.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
24
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 4, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Feb 21, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Aug 6, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND ROCK SLIDES, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE AND SNOW STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND MUD AND |
| May 7, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
186
Total IA Distributed
$398,946
Repair/Replace
$262,373
Rental Assistance
$15,524
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1855 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4864 | 34 | $179,773 | $4,939 |
| DR-4497 | 15 | $71,434 | — |
| DR-1746 | 80 | $70,078 | $1,104 |
| DR-4363 | 6 | $32,069 | $8,458 |
| DR-1471 | 6 | $20,577 | $3,665 |
| DR-1795 | 37 | $13,263 | $481 |
| DR-4515 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
| DR-1520 | 5 | $2,278 | $882 |
| DR-1573 | 1 | $474 | $474 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$799,884
Avg Claim Payout
$53,326
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$910,563
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 15 | $377,992 |
| DR-1454 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $177,623 |
| DR-1746 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $134,620 |
| DR-1802 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $78,989 |
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $64,460 |
| DR-4497 | Biological | 1 | $44,246 |
| DR-1537 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $32,634 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$1,811,908
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
13.97
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $1,811,908 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Doe Valley has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, ice storm. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $910,563 in public assistance recovery funding. $398,946 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.