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41030 Crittenden, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Crittenden, KY (41030)

Crittenden, KY (ZIP 41030) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 17 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Crittenden has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Crittenden 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.

❄️ Blizzards

Crittenden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Crittenden was EF4 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 13, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Crittenden, KY (41030)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41030 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 41030?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crittenden, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 41030 (Crittenden) prone to flooding?

Yes, Crittenden (ZIP 41030) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.

Has Crittenden (41030) ever been hit by a tornado?

Crittenden has 10 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 $24.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Crittenden, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41030 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 41030?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Crittenden, KY area (ZIP 41030). 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 →

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