ZIP code 41171, covering Burke, KY, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burke is floods, with 42 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (26%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Burke has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Burke 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.
Burke has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burke was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 3, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41171 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burke, KY, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Burke (ZIP 41171) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Burke has 5 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41171 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Burke, KY area (ZIP 41171). 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 →