Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Korea, KY area (ZIP 40387). These include 34 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Korea has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Korea has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Korea has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 1999.
Korea has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Korea was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40387 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Korea, KY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Korea (ZIP 40387) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Korea has 5 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 $77.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40387 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.3M in property damage in the Korea, KY area (ZIP 40387). 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 →