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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 40119

Falls Of Rough, Kentucky

5.5out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 40119

ZIP 40119 scores 5.5/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Ice Storm Earthquake

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
8.1
Ice Storm
8.1
Earthquake
7.2
Strong Wind
7.1
Tornado
6.7
Landslide
5.7
Hurricane
5.4
Extreme Heat
5.4
Tsunami
5.4
Winter Weather
5.2
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Cold Wave
4.6
Drought
4.5
Avalanche
4.5
Lightning
3.7
Wildfire
2.2
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 40119
5.5
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: ZIP 40119, Kentucky

ZIP 40119 covers part of the Falls Of Rough area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with ice storm risk, with recurring winter ice storm events shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 40119's composite natural disaster risk at 5.5 out of 10 β€” 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 ice storm and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 40119'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, the highest-scoring are hail, ice storm, and earthquake. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 40119 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 hail is recommended.

What this means for ZIP 40119: Hail preparedness

  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 40119

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 40119 from other communities in Kentucky County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

1,976

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: 2.2/10

Coordinates

37.6080Β° N, 86.5493Β° W

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

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 40119

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.