Natural Disaster Risk in Summersville

Natural Hazard Profile: Summersville, Kentucky

Located in the interior eastern United States in Green County, Summersville is a small community of about 702. 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 Summersville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Summersville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include ice storm and hurricane.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Summersville'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 hail and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Green County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Summersville 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.