Hazard Score
96 Catastrophes Recorded
Menifee County, Kentucky
1 Cities with a Population of 6,643, and 2,440 Households
Menifee, Kentucky, has a very low overall risk rating for natural disasters and climate events, with a risk score of 9.96 out of 100. The area experiences relatively low frequencies of events such as hailstorms, high winds, thunderstorms, and flooding. The most frequent event is lightning strikes, with an average frequency of 69.13 events per year. These events have minimal impact on the area's risk value, which is calculated at $1,586,605.
Specific climate factors in Menifee include its location in the southeastern United States, which is prone to thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding. The county is landlocked and does not have any coastlines or major water bodies, reducing the risk of storm surges and coastal flooding. However, Menifee does have a relatively high risk of flooding due to its topography, with 1.5 flooding events occurring annually. The area also has a relatively low risk of wildfires, with only 0.18 events per year.
Geologically, Menifee is situated near the Appalachian Mountains, which can impact the risk of landslides and flash flooding. The area is also close to several fault lines, which could potentially increase the risk of earthquakes. However, historical data shows that seismic events are rare in Menifee, with no recorded earthquake events in recent years. Overall, Menifee's natural disaster and climate risk assessment indicate a very low overall risk level, with a focus on mitigating flooding and severe weather events.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
2
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
3
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
5
Hazard Shelters
4
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Menifee County in Kentucky has a population of 6,643 people, with a population density of 32.3 people per square mile. The county has a slightly higher population compared to the 2010 census data of 6,306 people, showing a 5% increase in population. The racial composition of Menifee County is predominantly White, making up 91.6% of the population, followed by Black/African American individuals at 1.7%, and individuals of multiple races at 1.1%. The county has a median age of 40.6 years, with a fairly even distribution of males and females in the population.
In terms of household composition, Menifee County has 2,440 households, with an average household size of 2.49 persons. Families make up 70.4% of the households in the county, with an average family size of 2.96 persons. The county has a homeownership rate of 51.3%, with 48.7% of households being renters. In comparison to other counties in Kentucky, Menifee County has a lower population and population density, but similar racial demographics and household composition. Additionally, the county has a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 66.5%, indicating a higher percentage of residents owning their homes in Menifee County.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hwy 1274 - Menifee County
2023-04-21
Hope Means Rd - Menifee County
2023-04-19
Hon Cemetery Rd - Menifee County
2023-04-16
Meyers Fork Road - Menifee County
2023-04-11
Sorrell Road - Menifee County
2023-04-11
Steve Combs Road - Menifee County
2023-04-03
Cmb - Leatherwood
2023-03-25
Kys - Todd Fire
2023-02-13
Loc Clifton
2022-11-09
Mildred
2022-10-25
Tarr Ridge
2022-10-11
Hatton Ridge
2022-10-10
Moonlight Ridge
2022-10-10
Redbud
2022-03-01
Cr1030
2022-02-11
Indian Staircase
2021-04-18
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2021-02-28Open Lands Burn Unit 22 Cmb
2021-01-23
Open Lands Burn Unit 21 Cmb
2021-01-23
Open Lands Burn Unit 24 Cmb
2021-01-23
Open Lands Burn Unit 23 Cmb
2021-01-23
Open Lands Burn Unit 25 Cmb
2021-01-23
Open Lands Burn Unit 19 Cmb
2021-01-22
Open Lands Burn Unit 12 Cmb
2021-01-20
Open Lands Burn Unit 1 Cmb
2021-01-20
Open Lands Burn Unit 9 Cmb
2021-01-20
Open Lands Burn Unit 13 Cmb
2021-01-20
Morgan Hollow
2020-03-29
Pumpkin Hollow
2020-03-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-03-22Powell Branch
2020-03-09
Amos Ridge
2019-09-20
Hailstorm
2019-04-26
Bird Blind
2018-06-08
Copperas Creek
2018-04-20
Longbow
2018-03-03
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-02-10Hurricane Cindy
2017-06-24
Hailstorm
2017-04-29
Copperas Creek
2017-04-15
Center
2016-11-15
Cope Ridge
2016-03-24
Pierce
2015-11-15
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2015-07-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Cliff
2015-04-11
Hailstorm
2014-10-07
Tornado
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2011-06-11
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2011-04-18Hailstorm
2011-03-23
Hailstorm
2011-03-23
Hailstorm
2011-03-23
Hailstorm
2011-03-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-02-18
Tornado
2008-02-06
Hailstorm
2007-08-03
Hailstorm
2007-05-02
Hailstorm
2006-05-25
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-27Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-03-05Hailstorm
2003-08-04
Hailstorm
2003-08-04
Hailstorm
2003-08-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-06-13Hailstorm
2003-05-15
Hailstorm
2003-05-15
Hailstorm
2003-05-15
Hailstorm
2003-05-09
Hailstorm
2003-05-09
Flooding
Rain And Snow
2003-02-15Hailstorm
2002-11-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-01-23Flooding
Heavy Rain
2000-02-18Hailstorm
1999-04-08
Hailstorm
1998-07-18
Hailstorm
1998-05-24
Tornado
1997-03-02
Tornado
1997-03-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-02-28Hailstorm
1993-06-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Tornado
1990-06-02
Hailstorm
1982-05-21
Hurricane Audrey
1957-06-29