Kings Mountain, KY (ZIP 40442) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Kings Mountain has experienced 4 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 Apr 4, 2025.
Kings Mountain has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Kings Mountain has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kings Mountain was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 2, 2006), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40442 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kings Mountain, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.1K in property damage.
Yes, Kings Mountain (ZIP 40442) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Kings Mountain has 3 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40442 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1996. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Kings Mountain, KY area (ZIP 40442). 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 →