ZIP code 40511, covering Lexington, KY, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
With 48 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $33.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lexington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $238K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Lexington has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $18.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Lexington has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 15, 2003), causing $18M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2004 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40511 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, KY, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 40511) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $238K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Lexington has 14 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 $33.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40511 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.6M in property damage in the Lexington, KY area (ZIP 40511). 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 →