Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 41408 in Cannel City, KY. These include 18 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. A total of 30 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 6 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
There have been 14 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 Apr 30, 2025.
Cannel City has experienced 5 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Cannel City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Cannel City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cannel City was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 31, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41408 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cannel City, KY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Cannel City (ZIP 41408) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Cannel City 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41408 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Cannel City, KY area (ZIP 41408). 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 →