Natural Disasters in Glencoe, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 69.8 |
| Tornado | 46.7 |
| Landslide | 34.6 |
| Lightning | 28.9 |
| Ice Storm | 26.5 |
| Cold Wave | 24.7 |
| Earthquake | 23.1 |
| Drought | 19.8 |
| Heat Wave | 18.7 |
| Winter Weather | 9.9 |
| Hurricane | 7.2 |
| Hail | 6.6 |
| Wildfire | 2.0 |
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
17
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 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 |
| 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 26, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 12, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 4, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Oct 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
82
Total IA Distributed
$209,699
Repair/Replace
$88,194
Rental Assistance
$8,658
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4864 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4497 | 17 | $103,742 | — |
| DR-4363 | 16 | $85,108 | $7,795 |
| DR-4057 | 13 | $16,203 | $3,772 |
| DR-1795 | 35 | $4,645 | $245 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
33
Total Claims Paid
$458,026
Avg Claim Payout
$13,880
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,389,064
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $823,333 |
| DR-4864 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $316,842 |
| DR-4361 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $112,727 |
| DR-1802 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $53,997 |
| DR-1912 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $35,563 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $23,914 |
| DR-4218 | Flood | 2 | $22,687 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$173,819
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $113,819 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $60,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glencoe has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, landslide. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 33 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,389,064 in public assistance recovery funding. $209,699 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.