Westport, KY (ZIP 40077) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (22 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Westport has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Westport has experienced 4 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 Feb 10, 2024.
Westport 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westport was EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40077 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westport, KY, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Westport (ZIP 40077) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 1997.
Westport has 6 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40077 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Westport, KY area (ZIP 40077). 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 →