Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 40940 in Fonde, KY. These include 12 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Fonde has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2021.
Fonde has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $26K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2013.
Fonde has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Fonde has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 28, 1983.
Fonde has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fonde was EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $3.7M in damages. Flood on Apr 17, 1998 also caused significant damage ($510K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40940 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fonde, KY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fonde (ZIP 40940) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Fonde has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40940 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.4M in property damage in the Fonde, KY area (ZIP 40940). 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 →