Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 41189 in Tollesboro, KY. These include 17 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tollesboro is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $833.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Tollesboro has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Tollesboro has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $595K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Tollesboro has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Tollesboro 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.
Tollesboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tollesboro was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $465K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2010), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41189 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tollesboro, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $833.1K in property damage.
Yes, Tollesboro (ZIP 41189) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $833.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Tollesboro 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 $595K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41189 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $465K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Tollesboro, KY area (ZIP 41189). 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 →