Greenup County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 53th
Greenup County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 52.6, 53th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Heat Wave | Medium | 4.32 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.77 / yr | $27K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.14 / yr | $11M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.57 / yr | $123K |
| Lightning | Low | 48.65 / yr | $210K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.45 / yr | $501K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 8.53 / yr | $54K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $171K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.11 / yr | $841K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $24K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $26K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $33 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $180K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.02 / yr | $54K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.99 / yr | $564 |
| 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 Greenup County?
Greenup County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 52.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 53th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Greenup County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Landslide (Low, $27K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $11M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Greenup County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Greenup County ranks #44 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. Greenup County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.