Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Lewis Creek, KY area (ZIP 40810). These include 43 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lewis Creek is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Lewis Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2019.
Lewis Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Lewis Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Lewis Creek has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewis Creek was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 21, 2016), causing $505K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40810 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewis Creek, KY, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Lewis Creek (ZIP 40810) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Lewis Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40810 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Lewis Creek, KY area (ZIP 40810). 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 →