Versailles, KY (ZIP 40383) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 132 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Versailles is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $860K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Versailles has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
Versailles has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 23, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Versailles was EF2 Tornado on Nov 26, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 15, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40383 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Versailles, KY, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Versailles (ZIP 40383) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Versailles has 19 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40383 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 26, 1965. 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 $10.5M in property damage in the Versailles, KY area (ZIP 40383). 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 →