ZIP code 40475, covering Richmond, KY, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
With 74 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $39.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $413K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Richmond has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2018.
Richmond has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was EF2 Tornado on May 21, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 20, 1996), causing $12.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2010 also caused significant damage ($892K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40475 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (21 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, KY, with 74 events documented.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 40475) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2019.
Richmond has 28 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $39.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40475 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 21, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.3M in property damage in the Richmond, KY area (ZIP 40475). 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 →