Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the Owingsville, KY area (ZIP 40360). These include 54 floods, 45 hailstorms, and 30 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (36% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (15%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $864K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Owingsville 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.
Owingsville has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 8, 1990.
Owingsville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Owingsville was Heavy Snow on Feb 3, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 31, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40360 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (54 events), hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (30 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Owingsville, KY, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Owingsville (ZIP 40360) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
Owingsville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40360 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 $17.3M in property damage in the Owingsville, KY area (ZIP 40360). 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 →