Shelbyville, KY (ZIP 40065) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (74 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $38.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Shelbyville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $967K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Shelbyville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelbyville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 20, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 27, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 18, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40065 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelbyville, KY, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131K in property damage.
Yes, Shelbyville (ZIP 40065) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $967K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Shelbyville has 20 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 $38.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40065 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Shelbyville, KY area (ZIP 40065). 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 →