ZIP code 40118, covering Fairdale, KY, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $307.7M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 247 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $206.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $100.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Fairdale has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Fairdale has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Fairdale has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairdale was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 28, 1996), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($85M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40118 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairdale, KY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Fairdale (ZIP 40118) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Fairdale has 11 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 $100.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40118 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $307.7M in property damage in the Fairdale, KY area (ZIP 40118). 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 →