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Highest risk cities in Kentucky

Highest lightning risk cities in Kentucky

Ranked city list for thunderstorm frequency. Open any city to view local risk details and live outlook context.

State average

Lightning score

52/100

Updated Sun, Feb 22, 4:41 PM.

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Ranked cities

Top 25 cities by lightning score.

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#1

Elkton, KY

7 points above the state average

59/100

#2

Central City, KY

6 points above the state average

58/100

#3

Fort Campbell North, KY

6 points above the state average

58/100

#4

Fulton, KY

6 points above the state average

58/100

#5

Greenville, KY

6 points above the state average

58/100

#6

Oak Grove, KY

6 points above the state average

58/100

#7

Hickman, KY

5 points above the state average

57/100

#8

Murray, KY

5 points above the state average

57/100

#9

Hopkinsville, KY

4 points above the state average

56/100

#10

Masonville, KY

4 points above the state average

56/100

#11

Russellville, KY

4 points above the state average

56/100

#12

Sebree, KY

4 points above the state average

56/100

#13

Auburn, KY

3 points above the state average

55/100

#14

Beaver Dam, KY

3 points above the state average

55/100

#15

Hartford, KY

3 points above the state average

55/100

#16

Breckinridge Center, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#17

Francisville, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#18

Madisonville, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#19

Morganfield, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#20

Morgantown, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#21

Owensboro, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#22

Sorgho, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#23

Thruston, KY

2 points above the state average

54/100

#24

Burlington, KY

1 points above the state average

53/100

#25

Cadiz, KY

1 points above the state average

53/100

How this ranking works

Rankings use HomeRiskIQ weather risk data and statewide score snapshots.

Scores are normalized to a 0-100 scale and shown against the state average for context.

City entries link to hazard-specific pages where available, otherwise to the city overview.