13-SECTION MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, MARKET, FLOOD & HAZARD HUB • COLUMBUS, KY

Columbus, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Columbus, KY?

Public U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Columbus, Kentucky (Hickman County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Columbus properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 9 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

3

High-Risk (0.0% vs 2.2% State)

0

Active Violators (0.0%)

0

Drinking & Clean Water

3

Federal Penalties

$0

Columbus, KY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan

🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Hickman County: 9 FEMA Declarations (8 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: High

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

0 SDWIS Systems • 3 NPDES Permits

🔒 0 Impaired Water (303d) & 0 Violation Dockets Locked

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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole

EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)

Elevated Carbonate / Karst Sinkhole Belt — Monitor Foundation Settlement & Surface Depressions

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📊 Columbus, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 0 (0.0%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 3 (100.0%)

Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 0 (0.0%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 0 (0.0%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Very Low (35.8/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 3/10 • Low Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Columbus High-Risk Rate 0.0%

Hickman County Average 0.0%

Kentucky (KY) Statewide Avg 2.2%

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ZIP Codes in Columbus, KY

ZIP 42032 (3 sites • 0 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Columbus, KY

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type	Sector Location (Street Redacted)	Risk Tier & Score	Compliance Status	Enforcement / Unlock
KY DOP COLUMBUS BELMONT STATE PARK FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	350 PARK RD, COLUMBUS, KY 42032	LOW (13/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
FITZGERALD MARINE & REPAIR INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	78 RIVERSIDE DR, COLUMBUS, KY 42032	LOW (12/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
INGRAM BARGE CO - ISS COLUMBUS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	78 RIVERSIDE DR KY 58, COLUMBUS, KY 42032	LOW (11/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

Frequently Asked Questions — Columbus, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Columbus, KY?

U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Columbus, Kentucky, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).

Which ZIP codes in Columbus, KY have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Columbus, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 42032 (3 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Columbus, KY?

Enter the exact street address in Columbus into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.

Is tap water safe in Columbus, KY and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Columbus, KY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Columbus, KY?

USDA regional soil screening for Columbus indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Hickman County has recorded 9 federal FEMA disaster declarations (8 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.