Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Dry Ridge, KY area (ZIP 41035). These include 24 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dry Ridge is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Dry Ridge 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 $23.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Dry Ridge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Dry Ridge 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.
Dry Ridge 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dry Ridge 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41035 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dry Ridge, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Dry Ridge (ZIP 41035) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Dry Ridge 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 $23.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41035 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Dry Ridge, KY area (ZIP 41035). 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 →