Natural Disaster Risk in Catlettsburg

Natural Hazard Profile: Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Located in the interior eastern United States in Boyd County, Catlettsburg is a town of roughly 9,010 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Kentucky — marked by hot, humid summers and cold winters with ice storm risk — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Catlettsburg a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Catlettsburg's composite natural disaster risk at 6.0 out of 10 — high risk. Extreme heat is the top natural hazard concern, with summer temperatures regularly reaching dangerous thresholds that pose serious health risks, particularly for elderly and outdoor workers. Residents should also account for landslide and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Catlettsburg's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.5/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by heat and landslide, as measured by FEMA across Boyd County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Catlettsburg's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.