In this article we are going to list the 5 most dangerous states for natural disasters. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 15 most dangerous states for natural disasters.
5. Kentucky
Total number of natural disasters from 2000 to 2023: 1,660
Increasing natural disasters in one of the most dangerous states for natural disasters has impacted insurance rates in Kentucky. LendingTree stated that natural disasters have increased by 185% in just the last two decades and in the last two years alone, the state has faced a tornado outbreak, historic flooding in eastern Kentucky and a windstorm which impacted the entire state.