Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 40119 in Glen Dean, KY. These include 30 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Glen Dean 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Glen Dean has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Glen Dean has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
Glen Dean has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 23, 1980.
Glen Dean 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Dean was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40119 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Dean, KY, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Glen Dean (ZIP 40119) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 1997.
Glen Dean 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40119 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Glen Dean, KY area (ZIP 40119). 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 →