ZIP code 40175, covering Vine Grove, KY, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (51% 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.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Vine Grove has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Vine Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2020.
Vine Grove 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 Vine Grove was EF1 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40175 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vine Grove, KY, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Vine Grove (ZIP 40175) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2020.
Vine Grove has 19 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40175 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Vine Grove, KY area (ZIP 40175). 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 →