Clarksville Indiana sits on the Ohio River across from Louisville Kentucky and hosts significant chemical and industrial manufacturing. The Ohio River creates significant flooding risk and the city experienced major flooding events in recent decades. Clark County is in the New Madrid Seismic Zone risk area and the Ohio River chemical industry corridor creates industrial accident risk. The Louisville-Southern Indiana metro area hosts significant defense manufacturing.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Chemical / Flooding / Industrial |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 812-282-7220 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 443 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Clark County IN
Indiana · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk