Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Lebanon, KY area (ZIP 40033). These include 39 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $970K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2025.
Lebanon has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
Lebanon has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Lebanon has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lebanon was EF1 Tornado on Oct 1, 1977, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 8, 1963), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40033 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lebanon, KY, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $330K in property damage.
Yes, Lebanon (ZIP 40033) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $157K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Lebanon has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $970K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40033 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 1, 1977. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Lebanon, KY area (ZIP 40033). 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 →