Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Lawrenceburg, KY area (ZIP 40342). These include 42 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 105 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lawrenceburg is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $867K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Lawrenceburg has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lawrenceburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
Lawrenceburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 23, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawrenceburg was EF2 Tornado on May 18, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 20, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 26, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40342 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawrenceburg, KY, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Lawrenceburg (ZIP 40342) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $867K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Lawrenceburg has 16 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 $11.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40342 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the Lawrenceburg, KY area (ZIP 40342). 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 →