Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Vada, KY area (ZIP 41311). These include 56 floods, 37 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Vada has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 22, 2003.
Vada has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Vada has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vada was Flood on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41311 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vada, KY, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Vada (ZIP 41311) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Vada 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 22, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41311 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Vada, KY area (ZIP 41311). 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 →