Louellen, KY (ZIP 40828) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Louellen is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Louellen has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
Louellen 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.
Louellen 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.
Louellen has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Louellen was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40828 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Louellen, KY, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Louellen (ZIP 40828) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40828 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Louellen, KY area (ZIP 40828). 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 →