Loretto, KY (ZIP 40037) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $847K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Loretto is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Loretto has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Loretto has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
Loretto has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $67K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Loretto 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 Loretto was EF1 Tornado on Oct 1, 1977, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 23, 2017), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40037 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loretto, KY, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Loretto (ZIP 40037) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Loretto has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40037 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 $847K in property damage in the Loretto, KY area (ZIP 40037). 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 →