this area, (ZIP 40981) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 wildfires, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $382K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
this area has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 40981 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 7 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 40981) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40981 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 $382K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 40981). 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 →