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

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

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

Public U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Hot Spot, Kentucky (Letcher County), including 1 High-Risk sites (33.3%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Hot Spot properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 8 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

3

High-Risk (33.3% vs 2.2% State)

1

Active Violators (33.3%)

1

Drinking & Clean Water

3

Federal Penalties

$0

Hot Spot, 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

Letcher County: 8 FEMA Declarations (7 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

0 SDWIS Systems • 3 NPDES Permits

🔒 1 Impaired Water (303d) & 1 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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📊 Hot Spot, 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 1 (33.3%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 1 (33.3%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (66.6/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Hot Spot High-Risk Rate 33.3%

Letcher County Average 9.5%

Kentucky (KY) Statewide Avg 2.2%

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ZIP Codes in Hot Spot, KY

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Hot Spot, 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
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HOT SPOT, KY (ZIP 41858 Sector)	HIGH (64/100)	Significant Violation (4 qtrs NC)	🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
SAPPHIRE COAL CO (867-5286) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	JCT OF KY 160 & JOHNSON BRANCH RD, HOT SPOT, KY 41858	LOW (13/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
NALLY & HAMILTON ENTERPRISES INC (867-0393) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	CLAY COUNTY, HOT SPOT, KY 40962	LOW (13/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

Frequently Asked Questions — Hot Spot, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Hot Spot, KY?

U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Hot Spot, Kentucky, including 1 high-risk sites (33.3%), 1 active violators (33.3%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).

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

Within Hot Spot, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.

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

Enter the exact street address in Hot Spot 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 Hot Spot, KY and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Hot Spot, KY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers.

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

USDA regional soil screening for Hot Spot indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Letcher County has recorded 8 federal FEMA disaster declarations (7 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.