Dover, KY (ZIP 41034) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $751K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Dover has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Dover has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
Dover 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2012.
Dover 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 Dover was EF4 Tornado on Apr 23, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 10, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41034 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dover, KY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $751K in property damage.
Yes, Dover (ZIP 41034) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $751K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Dover has 8 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41034 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Dover, KY area (ZIP 41034). 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 →