Natural Disaster Risk in Gamaliel

Natural Hazard Profile: Gamaliel, Kentucky

Gamaliel is a small community of about 1,367 in Monroe County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with ice storm risk, with recurring winter ice storm events shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Gamaliel.

FEMA rates Gamaliel's composite natural disaster risk at 5.4 out of 10 — moderate risk. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Residents should also account for earthquake and hurricane risk in their preparedness planning.

Gamaliel's risk score, near the 5.5/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Monroe County, the highest-scoring are hail, earthquake, and hurricane. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Gamaliel residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.