Federal records document 187 natural disaster events in the Dixie, KY area (ZIP 41017). These include 79 hailstorms, 78 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 237 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dixie is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $221.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Floods account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 78 events documented. Of these, 18 (23%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Dixie has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.
Dixie has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2017.
Dixie has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $940K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dixie was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 19, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Weather on Jan 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41017 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (78 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dixie, KY, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $221.3K in property damage.
Yes, Dixie (ZIP 41017) has 78 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Dixie has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41017 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Dixie, KY area (ZIP 41017). 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 →