ZIP code 40358, covering Olympia, KY, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Olympia has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2019.
Olympia has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Olympia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olympia was Heavy Snow on Feb 3, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 30, 2021), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 31, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40358 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olympia, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Olympia (ZIP 40358) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Olympia has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40358 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 3, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Olympia, KY area (ZIP 40358). 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 →