Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Ekron, KY area (ZIP 40117). These include 28 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ekron is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Ekron has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Ekron has experienced 2 floods 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Ekron has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ekron was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 5, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40117 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ekron, KY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Ekron (ZIP 40117) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Ekron has 13 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 $795K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40117 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Ekron, KY area (ZIP 40117). 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 →