ZIP code 40211, covering Louisville, KY, has 149 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 226 injuries.
With 95 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $66.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Louisville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Louisville was Flash Flood on Aug 4, 2009, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $20M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40211 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (24 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Louisville, KY, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Louisville (ZIP 40211) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Louisville 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40211 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 4, 2009. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.8M in property damage in the Louisville, KY area (ZIP 40211). 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 →