Natural Disasters in Hazel, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
71.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
63.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 95.4 |
| Ice Storm | 91.1 |
| Winter Weather | 81.4 |
| Tornado | 79.3 |
| Cold Wave | 78.8 |
| Lightning | 75.1 |
| Heat Wave | 73.5 |
| Drought | 66.0 |
| Landslide | 65.7 |
| Strong Wind | 63.7 |
| Hail | 62.2 |
| Hurricane | 39.4 |
| Wildfire | 18.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Flood | SEVERE, STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND ROCK SLIDES, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 29, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$1,108,680
Avg Claim Payout
$39,596
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,680,823
Disasters with PA
13
Total Projects
129
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 25 | $1,000,602 |
| DR-1841 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $429,668 |
| DR-4595 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $377,710 |
| DR-4216 | Snow | 12 | $220,912 |
| DR-4008 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $168,760 |
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $102,800 |
| DR-1802 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $91,839 |
| DR-4278 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $73,507 |
| DR-4218 | Flood | 4 | $68,202 |
| DR-1471 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $60,723 |
| DR-4804 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $48,459 |
| DR-4864 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $24,060 |
| DR-4497 | Biological | 1 | $13,582 |
Hazel has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,680,823 in public assistance recovery funding.