Fulton County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Fulton County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 46.8, 47th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $5M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.42 / yr | $534K |
| Drought | Medium | 10.53 / yr | $766K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.14 / yr | $419K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 10.89 / yr | $256K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.20 / yr | $815K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.42 / yr | $35K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $565 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.89 / yr | $381K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $13K |
| Lightning | Low | 56.60 / yr | $77K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.96 / yr | $47K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 2.14 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Fulton County?
Fulton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Fulton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $5M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $534K EAL), Drought (Medium, $766K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Fulton County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Fulton County ranks #49 of 120 Kentucky counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Fulton County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.