Wallins Creek, KY (ZIP 40873) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wallins Creek is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 65% 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 Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Wallins Creek 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.
Wallins Creek 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.
Wallins Creek has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallins Creek was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 21, 2016), causing $505K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40873 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallins Creek, KY, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Wallins Creek (ZIP 40873) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40873 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 $2.2M in property damage in the Wallins Creek, KY area (ZIP 40873). 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 →