Lexington, KY (ZIP 40514) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (55% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Lexington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
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.
Lexington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lexington has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40514 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, KY, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 40514) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Lexington has 5 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40514 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 $43.2M in property damage in the Lexington, KY area (ZIP 40514). 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 →