Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Waynesburg, KY area (ZIP 40489). These include 31 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Waynesburg has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Waynesburg has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2022.
Waynesburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesburg was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 2, 2006), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40489 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesburg, KY, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40.1K in property damage.
Yes, Waynesburg (ZIP 40489) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2022.
Waynesburg has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40489 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1996. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Waynesburg, KY area (ZIP 40489). 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 →