ZIP code 40868, covering Stinnett, KY, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $718.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $283.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Stinnett has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
Stinnett 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.
Stinnett has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stinnett was Winter Storm on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $225K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40868 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (13 events), wildfires (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stinnett, KY, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Stinnett (ZIP 40868) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $283.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Stinnett has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40868 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $718.5K in property damage in the Stinnett, KY area (ZIP 40868). 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 →