Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Petersburg, KY area (ZIP 41080). These include 28 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Petersburg is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $383K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Petersburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Petersburg 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.
Petersburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2022.
Petersburg 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 Petersburg was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, 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 41080 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petersburg, KY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Petersburg (ZIP 41080) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $383K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Petersburg has 7 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41080 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Petersburg, KY area (ZIP 41080). 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 →