Hustonville, KY (ZIP 40437) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 108 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hustonville is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 53% 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 $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Hustonville has experienced 9 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 Apr 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hustonville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 20, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40437 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), and severe wind events (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hustonville, KY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
Yes, Hustonville (ZIP 40437) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Hustonville has 11 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40437 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Hustonville, KY area (ZIP 40437). 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 →