Grahn, KY (ZIP 41142) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 8 blizzards, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 17 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Grahn has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Grahn has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $177K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 18, 2015.
Grahn has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Grahn has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grahn was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 20, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41142 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grahn, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Grahn (ZIP 41142) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Grahn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41142 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. 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 $7.1M in property damage in the Grahn, KY area (ZIP 41142). 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 →