ZIP code 41159, covering Martha, KY, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 9 (35%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Martha has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Martha has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martha was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2015, which caused $3.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2014), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41159 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martha, KY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Martha (ZIP 41159) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Martha has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41159 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2015. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Martha, KY area (ZIP 41159). 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 →