Elkfork, KY (ZIP 41421) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 26 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 11 (42%) 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 Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2015.
Elkfork has experienced 2 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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Elkfork 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkfork was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 31, 2004), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41421 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkfork, KY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Elkfork (ZIP 41421) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Elkfork has 2 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 $385K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41421 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Elkfork, KY area (ZIP 41421). 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 →