Elias, KY (ZIP 40486) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $580.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $33.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Elias 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.
Elias has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2023.
Elias has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elias was EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 2000, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40486 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elias, KY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Elias (ZIP 40486) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Elias has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40486 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 2000. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $580.5K in property damage in the Elias, KY area (ZIP 40486). 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 →