Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Helton, KY area (ZIP 40840). These include 27 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $966.4K.
The dominant hazard type for Helton is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $583.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2018.
Helton has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
Helton 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.
Helton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1990.
Helton has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helton 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 40840 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (8 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helton, KY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Helton (ZIP 40840) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $583.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2018.
Helton 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 40840 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 $966.4K in property damage in the Helton, KY area (ZIP 40840). 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 →