Natural Disasters in Smithfield, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 65.9 |
| Tornado | 50.2 |
| Earthquake | 43.2 |
| Lightning | 38.8 |
| Ice Storm | 33.7 |
| Landslide | 28.6 |
| Cold Wave | 27.4 |
| Drought | 22.5 |
| Heat Wave | 20.8 |
| Winter Weather | 15.9 |
| Hail | 13.0 |
| Hurricane | 9.7 |
| Wildfire | 5.9 |
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 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 |
| May 22, 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 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDE |
| 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 |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$574,523
Avg Claim Payout
$17,954
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,308,165
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
80
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1976 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $556,392 |
| DR-1523 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $417,410 |
| DR-4361 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $86,878 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $82,880 |
| DR-4239 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $78,464 |
| DR-4428 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $67,671 |
| DR-4702 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $12,495 |
| DR-4860 | Other | 1 | $5,974 |
Smithfield 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). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,308,165 in public assistance recovery funding.