Van Lear, KY (ZIP 41265) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 7 (19%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Van Lear has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $236K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
Van Lear 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.
Van Lear has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Van Lear was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($537K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41265 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Lear, KY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Van Lear (ZIP 41265) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Van Lear has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41265 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 $7.1M in property damage in the Van Lear, KY area (ZIP 41265). 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 →