Henry County, KY Environment & Hazard Risk

• Strong windRelatively Moderate$865K/yr expected annual loss, about 6.0 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Low$1.26M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• EarthquakeVery Low$187K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 491 years
• LightningRelatively Low$154K/yr expected annual loss, about 51 events a year
• Ice stormRelatively Low$39.18K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1 year
• LandslideVery Low$281/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• Cold waveRelatively Low$369K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.4 events a year
• DroughtVery Low$7,042/yr expected annual loss, about 2.9 events a year
• Heat waveVery Low$67.14K/yr expected annual loss, about 4.4 events a year
• Winter weatherVery Low$13.21K/yr expected annual loss, about 10 events a year
• HailVery Low$43.44K/yr expected annual loss, about 3.5 events a year
• HurricaneVery Low$1,762/yr expected annual loss, about once every 132 years
• WildfireVery Low$1,879/yr expected annual loss, about once every 29,453 years

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.

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Homes with flood insurance

28 of 5,957 (0.5%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

84

Insured in high-risk zones

24 (29%)

Flood claims since 1978

32

Claims paid since 1978

$575K

• Thunderstorm Wind103
• Hail42
• Flash Flood18
• Winter Storm16
• Heavy Snow15
• Flood9
• Tornado8
• Frost/Freeze6
• Ice Storm4
• High Wind3

• TornadoF2, 7.8 mi path, 300 yd wide05/28/2004

  Smithfield, Henry County

  2 injured, $2.5M damage

  What happened

  The tornado first touched down IN an open area east of Smithfield in southwest Henry County. It then moved east and crossed highway 55 north of Eminence. The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it moved between U.S. 421 and the Eminence-Point Pleasant Road. The tornado finally crossed Sweeney Lane and weakened or lifted. South of the tornado path, straight line winds caused some structural damage along with widespread tree damage. Twenty-five homes were destroyed in the storm, and 326 others received some degree of damage.

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind04/20/1996

  Drennon, Henry County

  3 injured, $15K damage

  What happened

  A roof collapsed, and a mobile home was destroyed due to thunderstorm winds. 3 men received minor injuries.

• Flood03/01/1997

  Henry

  $2.1M damage

  What happened

  Record 24 hour rainfall from early March 1 through early March 2 at most spots on the order of 6 to 12 inches caused widepread flooding with numerous roads water covered and closed and hundreds of rescues from cars trapped in water and people trapped in flooded homes. All of these counties were declared federal disaster areas and received federal aid. Damage estimates include flash flooding damage as well. Many homes and businesses were effected.

• Thunderstorm Wind56 kt wind04/12/2019

  Lacie, Henry County

  2 injured, $15K damage

  What happened

  Two children were on their way to school driving east of Campbellsburg on Bishops Lane when a tree blew down in front of their car. The driver stopped the vehicle, so they wouldn't hit the tree. After stopping, another tree blew down on their vehicle. The two children had to be rescued by the fire department. After the crash, one child was wearing a neck brace due to a neck injury. The other child had an ongoing headache.

• TornadoEF3, 2.26 mi path, 150 yd wide02/28/2011

  Bellview, Henry County

  1 injured, $500K damage

  What happened

  A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-3 tornado with wind speeds of up to 140 mph in Henry county. The tornado touched down just to the southwest of KY 1899 (Mulberry Pike), crossing into Springhill Estates subdivision. Two homes were destroyed here along with three outbuildings. Trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado then weakened as it traveled across KY 1359. Fifteen power poles were blown down along the highway. One barn was destroyed and another had the roof blown off. The tornado continued across KY 22 where trees were blown down and one outbuilding was damaged. The tornado lifted near Drennon Creek.

• Flood03/02/1997

  Henry

  $1.1M damage

  What happened

  Record to near record rainfall from early March 1 through March 2 caused the highest flooding on the Kentucky River at Frankfort since 1937 with the river cresting at 45.2 feet at 1 pm est March 3 (flood stage is 31 feet). Meanwhile, further south where rain totals were not as high, the flooding was only minor. The river at Highbridge crested at 37.4 feet at 7 pm est March 2 (flood stage is 30 feet). At Ford, the river only reached 27.1 feet at 8 pm est March 5 (flood stage is 26 feet). Numerous rescues were made during both the flash flooding and the flooding along the Kentucky River. The flooding was particularly bad along Elkhorn Creek in Franklin county where many two-story houses had water up to the second floor and at least 75 rescues were made. A 50 year old man was killed around 9 am est March 2 as he attempted to cross a flooded road. His car was swept into Elkhorn Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River, and he drowned as he attempted to swim for safety. The town of Burgin in southeastern Mercer county also had many homes with water coming in. Damage amounts also include flooding and flash flooding damage from March 1 through March 2.

• Thunderstorm Wind52 kt wind07/28/2026

  New Castle, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind06/18/2026

  Lacie, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind05/20/2026

  Eminence, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind05/20/2026

  Bethlehem, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind05/20/2026

  Eminence, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind05/17/2026

  Lockport, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind05/17/2026

  Port Royal, Henry County

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind05/17/2026

  New Castle, Henry County

• Henry County Water District #2Serves 17,716 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations
• Eminence Water WorksServes 2,554 · Purchased groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting
• New Castle Water WorksServes 2,100 · Purchased groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations