Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 40816 in Chappell, KY. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $988.1K.
The dominant hazard type for Chappell is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Chappell has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $593.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2016.
Chappell has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
Chappell 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.
Chappell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1990.
Chappell has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chappell was Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2016, which caused $505K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 18, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40816 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chappell, KY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Chappell (ZIP 40816) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $593.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2016.
Chappell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40816 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2016. This event caused $505K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $988.1K in property damage in the Chappell, KY area (ZIP 40816). 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 →