Federal records document 156 natural disaster events in the Clifford, KY area (ZIP 41230). These include 75 floods, 58 hailstorms, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (16%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 58 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $642K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Clifford 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Clifford 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.
Clifford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifford was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 2015), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 3, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41230 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (75 events), hailstorms (58 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifford, KY, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Clifford (ZIP 41230) has 75 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Clifford 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41230 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Clifford, KY area (ZIP 41230). 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 →