ZIP code 41219, covering Elna, KY, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (33%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Elna has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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.
Elna has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2011.
Elna has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elna was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 13, 2015), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41219 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elna, KY, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
Yes, Elna (ZIP 41219) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Elna has 6 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 41219 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Elna, KY area (ZIP 41219). 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 →