Mays Lick, KY (ZIP 41055) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Mays Lick has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Mays Lick has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Mays Lick 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2012.
Mays Lick 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mays Lick was EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 23, 2017), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41055 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mays Lick, KY, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Mays Lick (ZIP 41055) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Mays Lick has 9 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41055 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Mays Lick, KY area (ZIP 41055). 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 →