ZIP code 40379, covering Stamping Ground, KY, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 68 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 6, 2021.
Stamping Ground has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Stamping Ground has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2018.
Stamping Ground 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stamping Ground was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 15, 2003), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40379 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stamping Ground, KY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Stamping Ground (ZIP 40379) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2018.
Stamping Ground has 14 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 6, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40379 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Stamping Ground, KY area (ZIP 40379). 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 →