Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 40979 in Roark, KY. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $385.1K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 13, 2024.
Roark has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2018.
Roark has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roark was Winter Storm on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40979 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roark, KY, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Roark (ZIP 40979) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40979 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $385.1K in property damage in the Roark, KY area (ZIP 40979). 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 →