Fort Knox, KY (ZIP 40121) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Fort Knox has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Fort Knox has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Fort Knox has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Fort Knox 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 Fort Knox was Flood on Feb 22, 2018, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40121 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Knox, KY, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Fort Knox (ZIP 40121) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Fort Knox has 10 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 $470K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40121 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 22, 2018. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Fort Knox, KY area (ZIP 40121). 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 →