Hope, KY (ZIP 40334) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Hope has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
Hope has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hope was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40334 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hope, KY, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hope (ZIP 40334) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40334 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Hope, KY area (ZIP 40334). 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 →