Cranks, KY (ZIP 40820) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Cranks has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2024.
Cranks has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Cranks has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 1987.
Cranks has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cranks was Flood on Mar 17, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 10, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40820 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (6 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cranks, KY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Cranks (ZIP 40820) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2024.
Cranks has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40820 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Cranks, KY area (ZIP 40820). 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 →