Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Ezel, KY area (ZIP 41425). These include 35 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (30%) 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 Sep 13, 2020.
Ezel has experienced 4 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 $75.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Ezel 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.
Ezel has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ezel was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. 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 41425 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ezel, KY, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Ezel (ZIP 41425) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Ezel has 4 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 $75.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41425 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.5M in property damage in the Ezel, KY area (ZIP 41425). 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 →