Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 40830 in Gulston, KY. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Gulston has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2018.
Gulston 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.
Gulston 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gulston was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $365.6K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40830 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gulston, KY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Gulston (ZIP 40830) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40830 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Gulston, KY area (ZIP 40830). 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 →