Wittensville, KY (ZIP 41274) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M.
The dominant hazard type for Wittensville is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2017.
Wittensville 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.
Wittensville has experienced 3 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.
Wittensville 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 Wittensville was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $537K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41274 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wittensville, KY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Wittensville (ZIP 41274) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2017.
Wittensville 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 41274 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 $5M in property damage in the Wittensville, KY area (ZIP 41274). 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 →