Marion County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 30th
Marion County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 30.2, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Low | 3.28 / yr | $411K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 6.87 / yr | $764K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.21 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $425K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.77 / yr | $106K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.00 / yr | $75K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.05 / yr | $761K |
| Lightning | Low | 53.14 / yr | $163K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.86 / yr | $4M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $22K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.57 / yr | $428 |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.85 / yr | $23K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.21 / yr | $109K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| 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 Marion County?
Marion County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Marion County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Low, $411K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $764K EAL), Tornado (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Marion County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Marion County ranks #83 of 120 Kentucky counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Marion County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.