Graves County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 84th
Graves County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 84.0, 84th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $39M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $23M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.61 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | High | 3.62 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 8.33 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 6.58 / yr | $196K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.89 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 10.42 / yr | $881K |
| Lightning | Medium | 56.64 / yr | $436K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.49 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.84 / yr | $4K |
| Hail | Low | 2.82 / yr | $289K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.29 / yr | $6M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $49K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| 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 Graves County?
Graves County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 84.0 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 84th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Graves County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $23M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $1M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Graves County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Graves County ranks #8 of 120 Kentucky counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Graves County's $39M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.