Callaway, KY (ZIP 40977) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Callaway is floods, with 42 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (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 $36.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Callaway has experienced 3 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Callaway has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 28, 1983.
Callaway has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Callaway was Flood on Mar 17, 2002, which caused $26.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1988), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Feb 6, 2020 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40977 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Callaway, KY, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.1M in property damage.
Yes, Callaway (ZIP 40977) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Callaway has 3 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40977 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2002. This event caused $26.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.5M in property damage in the Callaway, KY area (ZIP 40977). 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 →