Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Chevrolet, KY area (ZIP 40831). These include 45 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chevrolet is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. 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 $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2018.
Chevrolet 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.
Chevrolet 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.
Chevrolet has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Chevrolet has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chevrolet was EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $1.6M 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 40831 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chevrolet, KY, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Chevrolet (ZIP 40831) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2018.
Chevrolet has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40831 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Chevrolet, KY area (ZIP 40831). 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 →