Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Artemus, KY area (ZIP 40903). These include 32 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 9 (28%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2020.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Artemus has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Artemus has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 1999.
Artemus has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2015.
Artemus has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Artemus was Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40903 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Artemus, KY, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Artemus (ZIP 40903) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40903 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Artemus, KY area (ZIP 40903). 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 →