Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Clover Bottom, KY area (ZIP 40447). These include 51 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $146.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Clover Bottom has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2009.
Clover Bottom 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.
Clover Bottom has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clover Bottom was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 40447 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clover Bottom, KY, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Clover Bottom (ZIP 40447) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Clover Bottom has 9 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40447 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Clover Bottom, KY area (ZIP 40447). 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 →