ZIP code 41045, covering Ghent, KY, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $161.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
Ghent has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Ghent has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Ghent 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.
Ghent 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 Ghent was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 10, 1959), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41045 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ghent, KY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Ghent (ZIP 41045) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $161.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
Ghent has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41045 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Ghent, KY area (ZIP 41045). 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 →