Natural Disaster Risk in Mackville

Natural Hazard Profile: Mackville, Kentucky

Located in the interior eastern United States in Washington County, Mackville is a small community of about 779. 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 Mackville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Mackville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include hail and tornado.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Mackville 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 ice storm is recommended.