Cannon, KY (ZIP 40923) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Cannon 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.
Cannon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 1999.
Cannon 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.
Cannon 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 Cannon was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40923 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (16 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 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cannon, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cannon (ZIP 40923) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40923 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Cannon, KY area (ZIP 40923). 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 →