Owenton, KY (ZIP 40359) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Owenton is floods, with 23 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $199K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Owenton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Owenton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Owenton 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Owenton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Owenton was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 10, 1959), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40359 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (2 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 Owenton, KY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199K in property damage.
Yes, Owenton (ZIP 40359) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $199K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Owenton has 10 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40359 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Owenton, KY area (ZIP 40359). 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 →