Natural Disasters in Dry Ridge, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 64.4 |
| Lightning | 60.4 |
| Strong Wind | 58.2 |
| Landslide | 56.5 |
| Heat Wave | 43.0 |
| Earthquake | 39.4 |
| Cold Wave | 37.7 |
| Ice Storm | 36.3 |
| Winter Weather | 24.4 |
| Drought | 17.6 |
| Hail | 11.0 |
| Hurricane | 7.8 |
| Wildfire | 7.2 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 12, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD SNOW |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE AND SNOW STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND MUD AND |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$4,500
Avg Claim Payout
$2,250
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,159,176
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $777,922 |
| DR-4428 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $725,106 |
| DR-4361 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $395,744 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 13 | $164,997 |
| DR-4218 | Flood | 3 | $40,393 |
| DR-1454 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,056 |
| DR-4057 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $20,958 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.60
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dry Ridge has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,159,176 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.