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41041 Flemingsburg, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Flemingsburg, KY (41041)

Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Flemingsburg, KY area (ZIP 41041). These include 33 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Flemingsburg is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (30%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Flemingsburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2015.

💨 Severe wind events

Flemingsburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $197K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Flemingsburg has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Flemingsburg was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 23, 2017), causing $2M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Flemingsburg, KY (41041)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41041 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 41041?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flemingsburg, KY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 41041 (Flemingsburg) prone to flooding?

Yes, Flemingsburg (ZIP 41041) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.

Has Flemingsburg (41041) ever been hit by a tornado?

Flemingsburg has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in Flemingsburg, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41041 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 41041?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Flemingsburg, KY area (ZIP 41041). 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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