Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 40111 in Cloverport, KY. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cloverport is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Cloverport has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Cloverport has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Cloverport 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cloverport was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $800K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40111 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cloverport, KY, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Cloverport (ZIP 40111) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 1997.
Cloverport has 6 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40111 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Cloverport, KY area (ZIP 40111). 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 →