Federal records document 162 natural disaster events in the Jinks, KY area (ZIP 40336). These include 73 floods, 65 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (10%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 40% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
Jinks has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Jinks has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Jinks has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jinks was EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40336 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (73 events), hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jinks, KY, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Jinks (ZIP 40336) has 73 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
Jinks has 14 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 1, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40336 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Jinks, KY area (ZIP 40336). 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 →