Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 40803 in Asher, KY. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $430K.
With 13 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Asher has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
Asher has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Asher has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Asher was Winter Storm on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40803 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), wildfires (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Asher, KY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Asher (ZIP 40803) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40803 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $430K in property damage in the Asher, KY area (ZIP 40803). 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 →