Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 41226 in Keaton, KY. These include 20 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Keaton is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% 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.
Keaton 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.
Keaton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keaton 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 41226 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keaton, KY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Keaton (ZIP 41226) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Keaton 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 41226 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Keaton, KY area (ZIP 41226). 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 →