Natural Disasters in Russell Springs, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 70.4 |
| Cold Wave | 65.6 |
| Tornado | 64.1 |
| Hail | 63.0 |
| Strong Wind | 59.1 |
| Earthquake | 56.4 |
| Ice Storm | 52.7 |
| Lightning | 50.8 |
| Hurricane | 49.2 |
| Landslide | 44.3 |
| Heat Wave | 35.2 |
| Drought | 33.0 |
| Wildfire | 29.8 |
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
13 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 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 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| May 11, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND TORNADOES |
| May 29, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Aug 6, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 3, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Jun 13, 1995 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE WINDS, HAIL |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WEATHER, FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, SNW |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$103,712
Avg Claim Payout
$34,571
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$444,346
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
21
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4860 | Other | 1 | $171,870 |
| DR-4428 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $117,801 |
| DR-4702 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $73,948 |
| DR-1912 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $43,364 |
| DR-1537 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $37,363 |
Russell Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $444,346 in public assistance recovery funding.