ZIP code 41018, covering Erlanger, KY, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 39 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 215 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $219K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (13%) 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 $359.5K 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 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Erlanger has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2017.
Erlanger has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2012.
Erlanger has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erlanger was EF1 Tornado on Nov 19, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $465K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41018 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (39 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erlanger, KY, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $219K in property damage.
Yes, Erlanger (ZIP 41018) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $359.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Erlanger has 16 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41018 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 19, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Erlanger, KY area (ZIP 41018). 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 →