Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 40997 in Walker, KY. These include 21 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walker is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $7.3M 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Walker has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Walker has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 1999.
Walker has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2004.
Walker has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($760K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40997 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, KY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.3M in property damage.
Yes, Walker (ZIP 40997) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Walker has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40997 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Walker, KY area (ZIP 40997). 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 →