ZIP code 40346, covering Means, KY, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
Means has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $178K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Means has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Means has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 1999.
Means has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Means was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2021, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 31, 2004), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40346 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Means, KY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Means (ZIP 40346) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Means has 3 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40346 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2021. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Means, KY area (ZIP 40346). 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 →