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40481 Sandgap, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sandgap, KY (40481)

Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 40481 in Sandgap, KY. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 17 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Sandgap has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $83.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Sandgap 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.

🔥 Wildfires

Sandgap has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sandgap was Flood on May 19, 2020, which caused $35K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sandgap, KY (40481)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40481 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 40481?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandgap, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 40481 (Sandgap) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sandgap (ZIP 40481) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $83.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sandgap, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40481 was Flood, which occurred on May 19, 2020. This event caused $35K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 40481?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.5K in property damage in the Sandgap, KY area (ZIP 40481). 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 →

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