Muhlenberg County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 53th
Muhlenberg County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 53.2, 53th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.18 / yr | $979K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Medium | 3.04 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.10 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 8.32 / yr | $880K |
| Drought | Medium | 3.97 / yr | $407K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 7.05 / yr | $91K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.84 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.39 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Low | 53.49 / yr | $203K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 5.11 / yr | $5M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.85 / yr | $545 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $12K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5K |
| 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 Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 53.2 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 Muhlenberg County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $979K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL), Hail (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Muhlenberg County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Muhlenberg County ranks #42 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. Muhlenberg County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.