Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 40047 in Mount Washington, KY. These include 30 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (30 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Mount Washington has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Mount Washington has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Mount Washington has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Mount Washington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 17, 2015.
Mount Washington has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Washington was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 28, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40047 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Washington, KY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Washington (ZIP 40047) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 1997.
Mount Washington has 7 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40047 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.8M in property damage in the Mount Washington, KY area (ZIP 40047). 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 →