Natural Disasters in Russell, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 88.0 |
| Landslide | 84.9 |
| Ice Storm | 59.9 |
| Lightning | 49.5 |
| Strong Wind | 49.5 |
| Winter Weather | 47.1 |
| Earthquake | 43.1 |
| Tornado | 41.5 |
| Wildfire | 40.2 |
| Hurricane | 39.6 |
| Avalanche | 20.0 |
| Cold Wave | 18.4 |
| Hail | 17.1 |
| Drought | 15.0 |
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
33
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
17 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 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 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE HELENE |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 31, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
713
Total Claims Paid
$10,849,266
Avg Claim Payout
$15,216
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,933,802
Disasters with PA
15
Total Projects
400
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1454 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $2,650,892 |
| DR-4592 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $808,723 |
| DR-1320 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $713,990 |
| DR-1407 | Severe Storm(s) | 59 | $650,006 |
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 63 | $559,449 |
| DR-1912 | Severe Storm(s) | 85 | $532,509 |
| DR-1471 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $439,262 |
| DR-4848 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $438,345 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 18 | $278,042 |
| DR-4218 | Flood | 12 | $244,347 |
| DR-4595 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $236,139 |
| DR-4361 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $180,493 |
| DR-4860 | Other | 9 | $112,512 |
| DR-4864 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $77,266 |
| DR-4497 | Biological | 1 | $11,826 |
Russell has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, landslide, ice storm. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (17 declarations). 713 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,933,802 in public assistance recovery funding.