ZIP code 40484, covering Stanford, KY, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 124 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Stanford has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $490K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2018.
Stanford has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanford was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 20, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40484 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanford, KY, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Stanford (ZIP 40484) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $490K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2018.
Stanford has 22 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40484 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Stanford, KY area (ZIP 40484). 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 →