Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Worthville, KY area (ZIP 41098). These include 28 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $192.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Worthville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Worthville 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.
Worthville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Worthville 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 Worthville was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 41098 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthville, KY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $192.5K in property damage.
Yes, Worthville (ZIP 41098) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $192.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Worthville has 9 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41098 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Worthville, KY area (ZIP 41098). 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 →