Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Morehead, KY area (ZIP 40351). These include 52 floods, 37 hailstorms, and 24 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (25%) 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 $15.9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $390K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Morehead has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 8, 2019.
Morehead has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Morehead has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morehead was Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 20, 2010), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40351 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (24 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morehead, KY, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.9M in property damage.
Yes, Morehead (ZIP 40351) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Morehead has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. 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 40351 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Morehead, KY area (ZIP 40351). 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 →