- Type
- City
- County
- Hart County
- Population
- 2,258 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Kentucky
FEMA recovery records for Horse Cave
FEMA lists the City of Horse Cave 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, 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 10 projects for Horse Cave with $282,732 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $146,015 across 3 projects.
Largest project records
- App Cert _ Horse Cave -EPM & EOC @ 100% - 12/12 - 01/10 (DR-4630): $132,450
- Hidden River Cave (DR-4864): $75,014
- City Wide Debris Removal (DR-4702): $34,221
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 Horse Cave
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 16 events within 3 miles of Horse Cave since 2015: 9 thunderstorm wind, 5 flash flood, 1 tornado and 1 flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Sep 1, 2017 | $10,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2016 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | May 21, 2017 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | Feb 28, 2021 | 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.
Hart County disaster declarations
Horse Cave is in Hart County. FEMA designated Hart County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4864), declared April 24, 2025. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4860), declared February 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, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4711), declared May 9, 2023. 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 Storm, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4278), declared August 26, 2016. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4218), declared May 12, 2015. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Horse Cave
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 Horse Cave.
Hospitals
- Caverna Memorial Hospital: critical access hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (104 certified beds in total)
- Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne: 104 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.
Trailers for Horse Cave
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 Horse Cave is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Horse Cave
The 8 closest Kentucky municipalities to Horse Cave, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Horse Cave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City | city | 2,360 | 3.3 mi SW |
| Munfordville | city | 1,711 | 7.6 mi N |
| Park City | city | 613 | 8.9 mi SW |
| Glasgow | city | 15,313 | 11 mi S |
| Bonnieville | city | 271 | 14 mi N |
| Smiths Grove | city | 795 | 18 mi SW |
| Brownsville | city | 888 | 19 mi W |
| Upton | city | 709 | 20 mi N |
All Kentucky municipalities and the Hart County disaster record above.
Horse Cave rental questions
Where do the facts on this Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave?
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
- 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.