Natural Disasters in Glasgow, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 89.9 |
| Strong Wind | 89.2 |
| Tornado | 85.4 |
| Winter Weather | 80.7 |
| Lightning | 79.3 |
| Earthquake | 77.4 |
| Ice Storm | 77.0 |
| Cold Wave | 72.6 |
| Heat Wave | 61.9 |
| Drought | 48.9 |
| Hurricane | 45.0 |
| Landslide | 42.0 |
| Wildfire | 16.6 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 11, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WEATHER, FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, SNW |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
21
Total Claims Paid
$192,568
Avg Claim Payout
$9,170
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,018,698
Disasters with PA
14
Total Projects
122
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4702 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $1,937,888 |
| DR-4860 | Other | 7 | $742,462 |
| DR-4804 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $648,081 |
| DR-4875 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $364,210 |
| DR-4630 | Tornado | 15 | $294,619 |
| DR-1912 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $241,192 |
| DR-1537 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $236,348 |
| DR-4864 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $173,689 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 14 | $153,376 |
| DR-4497 | Biological | 1 | $89,401 |
| DR-1578 | Snow | 1 | $66,952 |
| DR-4278 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $41,991 |
| DR-1471 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $20,545 |
| DR-1414 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $7,945 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$850,140
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 9 | $584,343 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 2 | $0 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $87,286 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $58,361 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $120,150 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glasgow has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 21 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,018,698 in public assistance recovery funding. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.