- Type
- Metro government
- County
- Jefferson County
- Population
- 622,981 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Kentucky
Recorded weather events near Louisville/Jefferson County
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 60 events within 3 miles of Louisville/Jefferson County since 2015: 26 thunderstorm wind, 23 flash flood, 7 flood and 2 hail.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Sep 8, 2018 | $10,000 property damage, 1 death |
| Thunderstorm Wind (53 kt gust) | Jun 26, 2018 | $100,000 property damage |
| Thunderstorm Wind (61 kt gust) | May 11, 2016 | $75,000 property damage |
| Flood | Mar 8, 2015 | 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.
Jefferson County disaster declarations
Louisville/Jefferson County is in Jefferson County. FEMA designated Jefferson 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-4782), declared May 22, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4702), declared April 10, 2023. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4361), declared April 26, 2018. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4217), declared May 1, 2015. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Louisville/Jefferson County
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 Louisville/Jefferson County.
Hospitals
- Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Louisville Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Norton Hospitals, Inc: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Baptist Health Louisville: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- University of Louisville Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- the Brook Hospital - Dupont: psychiatric hospital.
- the Brook Hospital - Kmi: psychiatric hospital, with emergency services.
- Central State Hospital: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (3,580 certified beds in total)
- River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation: 122 certified beds
- Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation: 154 certified beds
- Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation: 118 certified beds
- Eastway Health & Rehabilitation: 252 certified beds
- Franciscan Health Care Center: 87 certified beds
- Wesley Manor: 68 certified beds
- Nazareth Home: 118 certified beds
- Home of the Innocents: 76 certified beds
- Lyndon Crossing, LLC: 145 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & We: 100 certified beds
- Treyton Oak Towers: 60 certified beds
- Clifton Heights: 110 certified beds
- Louisville East Post Acute: 178 certified beds
- Cherokee Park Rehabilitation: 104 certified beds
- Little Sisters of the Poor: 35 certified beds
- Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 128 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare at Summerfield Rehab & Wellne: 165 certified beds
- the Willows at Springhurst: 52 certified beds
- the Episcopal Church Home: 26 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare at Rockford Rehab & Wellness: 110 certified beds
- Klondike Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 62 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare of South Louisville: 100 certified beds
- Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation: 96 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We: 96 certified beds
- Signature Healthcare of East Louisville: 128 certified beds
- Kindred Hospital - Louisville: 47 certified beds
- Nazareth Home Clifton: 113 certified beds
- Valhalla Post Acute: 162 certified beds
- Seneca Place: 130 certified beds
- Glen Ridge Health Campus: 70 certified beds
- Park Terrace Health Campus: 88 certified beds
- Westport Place Health Campus: 64 certified beds
- Chestnut Ridge Health & Rehabilitation: 92 certified beds
- Forest Springs Health Campus: 58 certified beds
- the Springs at Stony Brook: 66 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 Louisville/Jefferson County
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Louisville/Jefferson County in the federal college directory.
- Bellarmine University: private nonprofit.
- Galen College of Nursing-Louisville: private for-profit.
- Jefferson Community and Technical College: public.
- University of Louisville: public.
- Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary: private nonprofit.
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: private nonprofit.
- Spalding University: private nonprofit.
- Sullivan University: private for-profit.
- ATA College: private for-profit.
- Simmons College of Kentucky: private nonprofit.
- MedQuest College: private for-profit.
Trailers for Louisville/Jefferson County
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 Louisville/Jefferson County is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Louisville/Jefferson County
The 8 closest Kentucky municipalities to Louisville/Jefferson County, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow Creek | city | 790 | 1.5 mi SE |
| Spring Mill | city | 288 | 1.7 mi SE |
| West Buechel | city | 1,357 | 2.3 mi NW |
| Poplar Hills | city | 375 | 2.6 mi W |
| Watterson Park | city | 996 | 2.8 mi NW |
| Lynnview | city | 933 | 3.6 mi W |
| Wellington | city | 555 | 3.8 mi N |
| Houston Acres | city | 491 | 3.9 mi NE |
All Kentucky municipalities and the Jefferson County disaster record above.
Louisville/Jefferson County rental questions
Where do the facts on this Louisville/Jefferson County 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 Louisville/Jefferson County institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Louisville/Jefferson County 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?
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 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.