Natural Disasters in South Carrollton, KY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
43.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 85.8 |
| Hail | 85.4 |
| Strong Wind | 82.3 |
| Heat Wave | 73.5 |
| Drought | 69.1 |
| Winter Weather | 65.7 |
| Cold Wave | 60.8 |
| Tornado | 54.6 |
| Lightning | 51.5 |
| Landslide | 40.2 |
| Hurricane | 30.4 |
| Wildfire | 18.2 |
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
9 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 5, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Feb 21, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WEATHER, FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, SNW |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$328,733
Avg Claim Payout
$21,916
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,620,344
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
108
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4804 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $6,067,960 |
| DR-4630 | Tornado | 17 | $1,835,960 |
| DR-1818 | Severe Ice Storm | 34 | $1,748,169 |
| DR-4702 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $801,466 |
| DR-1746 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $643,228 |
| DR-1802 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $223,261 |
| DR-4860 | Other | 2 | $132,233 |
| DR-4497 | Biological | 1 | $82,730 |
| DR-4864 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $51,467 |
| DR-1578 | Snow | 5 | $33,870 |
South Carrollton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, hail. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,620,344 in public assistance recovery funding.