Pike County
Kentucky — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 88th
Pike County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 87.9, 88th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $50M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | High | 2.47 / yr | $980K |
| Riverine Flood | High | 3.32 / yr | $45M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $1000K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 17.32 / yr | $174K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $12K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.88 / yr | $738K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.58 / yr | $565K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $281K |
| Hail | Low | 3.09 / yr | $218K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $57K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.89 / yr | $604K |
| Lightning | Low | 49.62 / yr | $110K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.17 / yr | $30K |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.51 / yr | $3K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $158K |
| 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 Pike County?
Pike County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 87.9 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 88th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pike County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (High, $980K EAL), Riverine Flood (High, $45M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $1000K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pike County compare to other Kentucky counties?
Pike County ranks #7 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. Pike County's $50M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.