Moores Creek, KY (ZIP 40402) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Moores Creek has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2000.
Moores Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Moores Creek has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moores Creek was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40402 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moores Creek, KY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Moores Creek (ZIP 40402) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Moores Creek has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40402 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 $3.4M in property damage in the Moores Creek, KY area (ZIP 40402). 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 →