Eminence, KY (ZIP 40019) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Eminence is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Eminence has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Eminence has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2005.
Eminence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eminence was EF2 Tornado on May 27, 2004, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40019 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eminence, KY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Eminence (ZIP 40019) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2005.
Eminence has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40019 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2004. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Eminence, KY area (ZIP 40019). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →