Taylorsville, KY (ZIP 40071) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.9M 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 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $287K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Taylorsville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylorsville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 20, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 28, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40071 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylorsville, KY, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $111K in property damage.
Yes, Taylorsville (ZIP 40071) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Taylorsville has 14 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40071 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1982. 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 $6.8M in property damage in the Taylorsville, KY area (ZIP 40071). 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 →