Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Shepherdsville, KY area (ZIP 40165). These include 55 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shepherdsville is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $101.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Shepherdsville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Shepherdsville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Shepherdsville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shepherdsville was EF4 Tornado on May 28, 1996, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Feb 22, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40165 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shepherdsville, KY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Shepherdsville (ZIP 40165) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Shepherdsville has 15 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 $101.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40165 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 1996. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120M in property damage in the Shepherdsville, KY area (ZIP 40165). 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 →