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Natural Disaster Risk in Sebree

Kentucky

5.2out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for Sebree

Sebree scores 5.2/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.

Top Hazards

Ice Storm Earthquake Drought

All 18 Hazard Scores

Ice Storm
8.7
Earthquake
8.4
Drought
7.4
Strong Wind
7.3
Extreme Heat
5.4
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Hail
4.9
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Hurricane
4.8
Winter Weather
4.8
Tornado
4.7
Avalanche
4.5
Cold Wave
4.0
Lightning
3.4
Landslide
3.3
Wildfire
1.5
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

Sebree
5.2
Kentucky avg.
5.5
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: Sebree, Kentucky

Sebree is a town of roughly 3,758 residents in Webster 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 Sebree.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Sebree carries an overall risk score of 5.2/10, placing it in the moderate category. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. The area also faces notable exposure to earthquake and drought.

Sebree'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 Webster County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, earthquake, and drought. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Sebree residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices β€” 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.

What this means for Sebree: Ice Storm preparedness

  • Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
  • Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
  • Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.

Local Factors for Sebree

These city-level factors differentiate Sebree from other communities in Webster County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

3,758

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 37.6Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 1.5/10

Coordinates

37.5858Β° N, 87.5394Β° W

Webster County

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for Sebree

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.