Natural Disasters in Paris, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
39.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 76.9 |
| Tornado | 59.0 |
| Earthquake | 56.0 |
| Hail | 54.2 |
| Winter Weather | 51.8 |
| Lightning | 48.5 |
| Ice Storm | 45.7 |
| Hurricane | 42.7 |
| Cold Wave | 41.0 |
| Heat Wave | 36.8 |
| Drought | 30.0 |
| Landslide | 13.4 |
| Wildfire | 4.5 |
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
22
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 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 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE HELENE |
| 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 |
| May 12, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 1, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE AND SNOW STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND MUD AND |
| Apr 4, 2002 | 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 |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
191
Total IA Distributed
$706,395
Repair/Replace
$272,668
Rental Assistance
$101,954
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4663 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4217 | 96 | $331,881 | $6,468 |
| DR-4497 | 33 | $227,967 | — |
| DR-1912 | 44 | $123,892 | $7,529 |
| DR-1523 | 16 | $22,655 | $2,170 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
395
Total Claims Paid
$6,466,155
Avg Claim Payout
$16,370
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$999,333
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1454 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $405,541 |
| DR-4217 | Flood | 18 | $345,797 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 12 | $133,524 |
| DR-1320 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $69,424 |
| DR-4218 | Flood | 2 | $45,048 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$1,260,781
Properties Protected
27
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.62
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $1,255,201 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $5,580 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Paris 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 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 395 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $999,333 in public assistance recovery funding. $706,395 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.