ZIP code 41201, covering Adams, KY, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $709.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $660K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Adams 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.
Adams has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adams was EF2 Tornado on Jul 4, 2016, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Mar 2, 2012), causing $325K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41201 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adams, KY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $709.8K in property damage.
Yes, Adams (ZIP 41201) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $709.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Adams has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $520K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41201 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 2016. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Adams, KY area (ZIP 41201). 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 →