Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Oneida, KY area (ZIP 40972). These include 25 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Oneida is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 43% 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Oneida has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Oneida has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $17.4K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oneida was Flood on Apr 17, 1998, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40972 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (19 events), wildfires (10 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oneida, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Oneida (ZIP 40972) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40972 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 1998. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Oneida, KY area (ZIP 40972). 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 →