ZIP code 40361, covering Paris, KY, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Paris has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
Paris 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
Paris has experienced 1 earthquake on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 27, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paris was Flood on Aug 29, 2005, which caused $4.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40361 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paris, KY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Paris (ZIP 40361) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Paris has 14 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40361 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 29, 2005. This event caused $4.7M 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 $14.2M in property damage in the Paris, KY area (ZIP 40361). 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 →