Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 40988 in Stoney Fork, KY. These include 18 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Stoney Fork is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 47% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Stoney Fork has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stoney Fork was Flood on Mar 17, 2002, which caused $26.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40988 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (17 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stoney Fork, KY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.7M in property damage.
Yes, Stoney Fork (ZIP 40988) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Stoney Fork has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40988 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 $27.7M in property damage in the Stoney Fork, KY area (ZIP 40988). 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 →