Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Milton, KY area (ZIP 40045). These include 37 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 37 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Milton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40045 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (18 events), and severe wind events (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, KY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 40045) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
Milton has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40045 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.7M in property damage in the Milton, KY area (ZIP 40045). 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 →