Natural Disasters in Maysville, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
39.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 73.0 |
| Tornado | 57.9 |
| Earthquake | 54.1 |
| Heat Wave | 50.4 |
| Lightning | 46.7 |
| Winter Weather | 45.7 |
| Landslide | 39.9 |
| Ice Storm | 39.4 |
| Hail | 38.1 |
| Hurricane | 35.4 |
| Drought | 26.2 |
| Cold Wave | 20.5 |
| Wildfire | 6.6 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 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 |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| May 12, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 4, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Aug 15, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
200
Total IA Distributed
$817,492
Repair/Replace
$161,953
Rental Assistance
$13,644
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4497 | 92 | $550,735 | — |
| DR-1925 | 38 | $185,563 | $8,270 |
| DR-4507 | 5 | $27,661 | — |
| DR-1454 | 46 | $20,332 | $435 |
| DR-1471 | 7 | $18,554 | $4,253 |
| DR-4782 | 9 | $9,548 | $13,459 |
| DR-1523 | 3 | $5,100 | $2,329 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$178,369
Avg Claim Payout
$11,148
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$741,157
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
45
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $253,949 |
| DR-1912 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $128,662 |
| DR-1388 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $121,761 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $107,956 |
| DR-1454 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $75,940 |
| DR-4218 | Flood | 4 | $52,889 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$48,703
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $48,703 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Maysville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $741,157 in public assistance recovery funding. $817,492 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.