Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Climax, KY area (ZIP 40456). These include 58 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $728K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2016.
Climax has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Climax has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2022.
Climax has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Climax was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 1996, which caused $12.8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 1, 2002), causing $5.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40456 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Climax, KY, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Climax (ZIP 40456) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $728K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Climax has 14 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 $23.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40456 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1996. This event caused $12.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Climax, KY area (ZIP 40456). 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 →