Mount Sterling, KY (ZIP 40353) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 floods, 34 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Sterling is floods, with 44 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (11%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
Mount Sterling has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Mount Sterling has experienced 7 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Mount Sterling has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 1988.
Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $775K in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2018 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40353 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Sterling, KY, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Sterling (ZIP 40353) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Mount Sterling has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40353 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 $4.7M in property damage in the Mount Sterling, KY area (ZIP 40353). 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 →