ZIP code 40601, covering Hatton, KY, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 163 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hatton is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hatton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
Hatton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hatton was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $6.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 18, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 20, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40601 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hatton, KY, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Hatton (ZIP 40601) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Hatton has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40601 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Hatton, KY area (ZIP 40601). 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 →