Hillsboro, KY (ZIP 41049) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2022.
Hillsboro 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.
Hillsboro has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2007.
Hillsboro has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 8, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsboro was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 20, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41049 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsboro, KY, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Hillsboro (ZIP 41049) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2022.
Hillsboro has 3 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41049 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Hillsboro, KY area (ZIP 41049). 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 →