Warren County KY Emergency Preparedness & Tornado / Flash Flooding Risk Profile

Warren County anchored by Bowling Green was devastated by a massive EF4 tornado on December 10 2021 that killed multiple people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in one of the most destructive December tornadoes in US history. The Barren River creates flooding risk. Western Kentucky University creates institutional emergency planning requirements. The December 2021 tornado outbreak was a landmark event demonstrating the growing tornado risk in Kentucky during all seasons.

// 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.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

Emergency Food Supplies
Water Filtration & Storage
Backup Generator
Solar Backup Power

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score	6 / 10 Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard	Tornado / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard	Barren River Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone	Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters	7
Last Major Event	December 2021 Tornado
Event Frequency	Annual