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40258 Pleasure Ridge P, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pleasure Ridge P, KY (40258)

Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Pleasure Ridge P, KY area (ZIP 40258). These include 39 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Pleasure Ridge P is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 55% 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Pleasure Ridge P has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Pleasure Ridge P has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Pleasure Ridge P 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.

🌊 Floods

Pleasure Ridge P has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $205M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Pleasure Ridge P 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasure Ridge P was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $85M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 29, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Pleasure Ridge P, KY (40258)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40258 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 40258?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasure Ridge P, KY, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 40258 (Pleasure Ridge P) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pleasure Ridge P (ZIP 40258) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.

Has Pleasure Ridge P (40258) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pleasure Ridge P has 9 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pleasure Ridge P, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40258 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 40258?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.2M in property damage in the Pleasure Ridge P, KY area (ZIP 40258). 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 →

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