Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Cropper, KY area (ZIP 40057). These include 36 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Cropper has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cropper was EF2 Tornado on May 27, 2004, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 18, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40057 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (11 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cropper, KY, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Cropper (ZIP 40057) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Cropper has 13 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40057 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 $9.2M in property damage in the Cropper, KY area (ZIP 40057). 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 →