Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Stambaugh, KY area (ZIP 41257). These include 35 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Stambaugh 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.
Stambaugh 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.
Stambaugh has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stambaugh 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 41257 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stambaugh, KY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Stambaugh (ZIP 41257) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Stambaugh has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41257 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 $11.7M in property damage in the Stambaugh, KY area (ZIP 41257). 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 →