Irvington, KY (ZIP 40146) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 33 recorded deaths and 258 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Irvington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Irvington has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 30, 2019.
Irvington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irvington 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 ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40146 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irvington, KY, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Irvington (ZIP 40146) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 30, 2019.
Irvington has 12 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40146 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Irvington, KY area (ZIP 40146). 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 →