ZIP code 41240, covering Nippa, KY, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 floods, 56 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (67 total). Of these, 16 (24%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 56 events documented. 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 $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Nippa 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.
Nippa has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Nippa has experienced 3 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nippa was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 31, 2004), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41240 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (67 events), hailstorms (56 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nippa, KY, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Nippa (ZIP 41240) has 67 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Nippa has 3 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 $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41240 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Nippa, KY area (ZIP 41240). 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 →