- Type
- City
- County
- Warren County
- Population
- 76,212 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Kentucky
FEMA recovery records for Bowling Green
FEMA lists the City of Bowling Green as an applicant for Public Assistance in these major disasters. Public Assistance pays local governments for work such as debris removal and emergency protective measures.
| Disaster | Declared | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4864) | April 24, 2025 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4804) | July 23, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4702) | April 10, 2023 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes (DR-4630) | December 12, 2021 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 25 projects for Bowling Green with $5,283,731 in federal share obligated. The largest category was debris removal, at $3,723,702 across 7 projects.
Largest project records
- Bowling Green Citywide , Contracted Debris Removal 100% Cost Share 12/27/21 to 01/25/22 (DR-4630): $2,042,504
- Bowling Green Citywide , Contracted Debris Removal 90% Cost Share 12/10/21 to 12/26/21 plus 01/26/22 and beyond (DR-4630): $1,252,659
- Bowling Green Retention Basin Repairs (DR-4864): $336,357
Equipment fit: storms that bring debris and outages also take power from kitchens and walk-in coolers. Refrigerated trailers protect food, and a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer cover a kitchen that is offline. This is context, not a record of our work.
Recorded weather events near Bowling Green
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 28 events within 3 miles of Bowling Green since 2015: 17 thunderstorm wind, 7 flash flood, 3 flood and 1 hail.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind (55 kt gust) | Mar 1, 2017 | $100,000 property damage |
| Flood | Jul 21, 2020 | $20,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Feb 28, 2021 | $10,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2016 | No damage figure listed |
Equipment fit: storms that cut power or close a kitchen are when a mobile kitchen, dishwashing trailer or refrigerated trailer keeps food service running. This is context, not a record of our work.
Warren County disaster declarations
Bowling Green is in Warren County. FEMA designated Warren County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4875), declared May 23, 2025. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4864), declared April 24, 2025. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4804), declared July 23, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4702), declared April 10, 2023. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes (DR-4630), declared December 12, 2021. FEMA record
- Severe, Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4595), declared April 23, 2021. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Bowling Green
Hospitals and nursing homes run kitchens every day. When one goes offline, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs are made. These are the facilities the federal CMS directories list in Bowling Green.
Hospitals
- the Medical Center (Bowling Green): acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Rivendell Behavioral Health Services: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (517 certified beds in total)
- Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 48 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green: 176 certified beds
- Greenwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 128 certified beds
- Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 66 certified beds
- Christian Health Center: 39 certified beds
- Magnolia Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 60 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information and CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Bowling Green
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Bowling Green in the federal college directory.
- Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College: public.
- Western Kentucky University: public.
Trailers for Bowling Green
Most requests start with a mobile kitchen. Add a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer so cooking, cleaning and cold storage run from one site.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailers: 24 ft to 40 ft, from $1,250–$2,400 per day.
- Commercial Dishwashing Trailers: 22 ft to 38 ft, from $750–$1,200 per day.
- Refrigerated Trailers: 12 ft to 40 ft, from $350–$650 per day.
| Rental | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | $1,250–$2,400 | $4,500–$8,500 | $12,500–$22,000 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | $750–$1,200 | $2,800–$4,200 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | $350–$650 | $1,400–$2,200 | $3,800–$5,900 |
Each range covers every unit in its category. Delivery to Bowling Green is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Bowling Green
The 8 closest Kentucky municipalities to Bowling Green, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Springs | city | 528 | 4.3 mi NE |
| Woodburn | city | 317 | 11 mi SW |
| Oakland | city | 193 | 11 mi NE |
| Smiths Grove | city | 795 | 13 mi E |
| Auburn | city | 1,637 | 17 mi SW |
| Brownsville | city | 888 | 18 mi NE |
| Woodbury | city | 72 | 18 mi NW |
| Franklin | city | 10,468 | 19 mi S |
All Kentucky municipalities and the Warren County disaster record above.
Bowling Green rental questions
Where do the facts on this Bowling Green page come from?
Each fact comes from a public federal dataset listed under Sources at the bottom of the page. We only publish a page for a municipality when a dataset names it. We do not claim any Bowling Green institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Bowling Green cost?
Mobile kitchens run $1,250–$2,400 per day, dishwashing trailers $750–$1,200 and refrigerated trailers $350–$650. These are listed ranges for each category. Your quote sets the price for your unit, dates and site.
Can you deliver to Bowling Green?
We have not published verified dispatch locations yet, so delivery is quoted per job. Send your address and dates and we confirm availability.
Trailer specifications
| Unit | Length | Key equipment | Power | Daily range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | ||||
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 24 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Single Stack Convection Oven, Deep Fryer w/ 2 Baskets | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 26 ft Bulk Mobile Kitchen | 26 ft | Expanded bulk prep space, 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Convection Ovens | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 28 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 38 ft | Multi-station line cooking, Double-stack convection ovens, Multiple fryers | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 40 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Combination Mobile Kitchen | 40 ft | Combined hot line cooking + dishwashing/prep space, Reach-in cooling, Stainless prep stations | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Bulk Combination Kitchen | 40 ft | Included prep trailer, 3-Comp Sink, Hand Sink | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | ||||
| 22 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 22 ft | Push-Through Low-Temp Dishwasher (220V Single Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Compartment Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 24 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 24 ft | Low-Temp or High-Temp dishmachine options, Integrated clean & dirty tables, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 26 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 26 ft | High-capacity pass-through dishmachine, Soil sorting table, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 38 ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer | 38 ft | High-Temp Conveyor Dish Machine (220V Single/3-Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Comp Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | ||||
| 12 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 12 ft | Low-temp / high-temp adjustable refrigeration unit, Digital thermostat, Interior LED lighting | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 20 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 20 ft | High-capacity electric refrigeration system, Heavy-duty insulated walls, Interior strip curtains | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | 40 ft | Ground-level access reefer container, Multi-temp controller, T-grid aluminum flooring | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
Specs and rate ranges come from our equipment directory. Each range covers every unit in its category and is not an exact price. Availability by location, delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
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Sources for this page
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance Applicants v1
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance Funded Projects Details v2
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2
- CMS Hospital General Information
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Directory 2022 (Urban Institute Education Data Portal)
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.