Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Middletown, KY area (ZIP 40243). These include 51 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $208M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Middletown is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Middletown has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $205.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2020.
Middletown has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Middletown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K 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 May 26, 2024.
Middletown has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middletown was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $85M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40243 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, KY, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Middletown (ZIP 40243) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2020.
Middletown has 13 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40243 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $208M in property damage in the Middletown, KY area (ZIP 40243). 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 →