Natural Disasters in Russellville, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 85.8 |
| Hail | 83.1 |
| Earthquake | 81.3 |
| Lightning | 74.0 |
| Ice Storm | 72.1 |
| Strong Wind | 68.9 |
| Tornado | 67.7 |
| Drought | 58.3 |
| Heat Wave | 53.3 |
| Hurricane | 34.8 |
| Winter Weather | 32.5 |
| Landslide | 25.1 |
| Wildfire | 5.7 |
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 |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WEATHER, FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, SNW |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
35
Total Claims Paid
$499,483
Avg Claim Payout
$14,271
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,442,844
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
68
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4804 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $540,438 |
| DR-4702 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $333,885 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 8 | $198,654 |
| DR-4630 | Tornado | 6 | $129,028 |
| DR-1912 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $118,365 |
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $71,424 |
| DR-4864 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $31,424 |
| DR-4497 | Biological | 1 | $19,626 |
Russellville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 35 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,442,844 in public assistance recovery funding.