FEMA Records
9
Total declarations
Kentucky · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Elliott County, KY
9 FEMA disaster declarations (2021–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Most common hazard: Severe Storm.
- 9
- FEMA declarations
- 6
- Major disasters
- 12
- NRI risk · Very Low
- Severe Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Elliott County in the top 88% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 93% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Elliott County compare?
- Elliott County
- 9
- Kentucky county avg
- 7.9
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Elliott County?
Elliott County, Kentucky has recorded 9 FEMA disaster declarations between 2021 and 2026, of which 6 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.8 declarations per year across a 5-year record, or roughly 14% above the Kentucky county average of 7.9 and 140% above the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Severe Storm, with 4 of 9 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's National Risk Index places this county in the low end of the national distribution, composite score 12.2/100 (Very Low). Expected Annual Loss is rated Very Low (roughly $3.3M in annualized losses). Two modifiers shape how that exposure becomes real-world harm here: social vulnerability (Very High) and community resilience (Very Low). Even the county's top-rated hazard, Landslide, only reaches Relatively Low on FEMA's scale, none of the 18 modeled hazards stand out here.
Taken together, these indicators put Elliott County at a moderate relative risk level, not the calmest county on record, but not among the most disaster-prone either.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Moderate
vs. Kentucky Avg
+14%
State avg: 7.9
vs. National Avg
+140%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
1.8
Over 5 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Elliott County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Elliott County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
21063
KY state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Severe Storm 4
Flood 2
Winter Storm 1
Tropical Storm 1
Severe Ice Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 6 66.7%
of all 9 declarations
Emergency - 3 33.3%
of all 9 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3633 | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM | Winter Storm | 2026-01-24 |
| 4864 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Severe Storm | 2025-04-24 |
| 3626 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | EM | Severe Storm | 2025-04-03 |
| 4860 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Severe Storm | 2025-02-24 |
| 3624 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES | EM | Severe Storm | 2025-02-16 |
| 4848 | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE HELENE | DR | Tropical Storm | 2024-11-26 |
| 4711 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Flood | 2023-05-09 |
| 4595 | SEVERE, STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Flood | 2021-04-23 |
| 4592 | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Severe Ice Storm | 2021-03-31 |
Storm Events in Kentucky
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 7,379 | 9 | 57 | $59.3M |
| Flash Flood | 1,964 | 72 | 16 | $43.3M |
| Flood | 1,806 | 36 | 7 | $42.2M |
| Hail | 1,796 | 1 | 0 | $7.2M |
| Winter Weather | 1,180 | 15 | 57 | $1.0M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Very Low
Score: 12.2/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$3.3M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very High
Community Resilience
Very Low
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Landslide Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Tornado Very Low
Hail Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Elliott County, Kentucky had?
Elliott County, Kentucky has received 9 FEMA disaster declarations from 2021 to 2026. Of these, 6 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Elliott County?
The most common disaster type in Elliott County is Severe Storm, with 4 declarations. Other disaster types include Flood (2), Winter Storm (1), Tropical Storm (1).
How does Elliott County's disaster risk compare to the Kentucky average?
Elliott County has 9 disaster declarations, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky county average of 7.9 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 140% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Elliott County received?
Elliott County has received 6 major disaster declarations, representing 67% of all 9 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Kentucky?
The most common storm types in Kentucky include Thunderstorm Wind (7,379 events), Flash Flood (1,964 events), Flood (1,806 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Elliott County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Elliott County was 2025, with 5 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2021 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Elliott County?
With 9 FEMA disaster declarations on record, Elliott County lands in the moderate-risk band, not unusually disaster-prone, but not spared either.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Elliott County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Elliott County, Kentucky has an overall risk score of 12.2 out of 100 (Very Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very High and community resilience is Very Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $3.3M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Elliott County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Elliott County is Landslide (risk rating: Relatively Low). Other significant hazards include Wildfire (Very Low) and Heat Wave (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Elliott County
Elliott County, KY has 9 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a moderate historical disaster load, 14% above the Kentucky county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (6 of 9) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Kentucky overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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