McCracken County anchored by Paducah sits on the New Madrid Seismic Zone at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant — a former uranium enrichment facility with serious legacy contamination — is located in the county. The December 2021 tornado outbreak caused significant damage. The county faces compound risks from New Madrid earthquake potential nuclear legacy contamination and serious tornado exposure all simultaneously.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// 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 | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / New Madrid Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Nuclear Legacy |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | December 2021 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (270) 444-4700 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-24 US-60 US-62 KY-45 |
// County Profile
| County | McCracken County KY |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Population | 65 |
| Area | 251 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Major Cities
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.