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40299 Jeffersontown, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Jeffersontown, KY (40299)

Jeffersontown, KY (ZIP 40299) has experienced 151 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 89 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (89 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (65%) 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 $206.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Jeffersontown 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $85M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 28, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Jeffersontown, KY (40299)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40299 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 40299?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jeffersontown, KY, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 40299 (Jeffersontown) prone to flooding?

Yes, Jeffersontown (ZIP 40299) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2020.

Has Jeffersontown (40299) ever been hit by a tornado?

Jeffersontown has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Jeffersontown, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40299 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 40299?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.9M in property damage in the Jeffersontown, KY area (ZIP 40299). 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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