ZIP code 40142, covering Guston, KY, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 268 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Guston has experienced 9 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 Mar 30, 2025.
Guston 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.
Guston 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 Guston was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 31 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40142 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Guston, KY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Guston (ZIP 40142) 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.
Guston has 14 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40142 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 31 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Guston, KY area (ZIP 40142). 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 →