Natural Disaster Risk in Mousie

Natural Hazard Profile: Mousie, Kentucky

Mousie, in Knott County, is a small community of about 608 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and cold winters with ice storm risk, and in particular recurring winter ice storm events. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Mousie residents and property owners must navigate.

Mousie's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Secondary hazards include avalanche and wildfire.

Within Kentucky, Mousie's risk is, slightly below the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Knott County identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by avalanche and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Mousie 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 landslide is recommended.