Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 40078 in Willisburg, KY. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Willisburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $392.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Willisburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2017.
Willisburg has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $770K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Willisburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willisburg was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40078 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willisburg, KY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Willisburg (ZIP 40078) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $770K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Willisburg has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $392.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40078 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Willisburg, KY area (ZIP 40078). 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 →