Webster, KY (ZIP 40176) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 258 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Webster has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Webster has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Webster 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.
Webster 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 Webster 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 40176 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Webster, KY, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Webster (ZIP 40176) 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.
Webster has 5 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40176 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 $6.2M in property damage in the Webster, KY area (ZIP 40176). 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 →