ZIP code 41042, covering Florence, KY, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (53% 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 $119K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $263K 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 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Florence has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2017.
Florence has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
Florence 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 $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence 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 41042 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florence, KY, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $119K in property damage.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 41042) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $263K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Florence has 13 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41042 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 $5.7M in property damage in the Florence, KY area (ZIP 41042). 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 →