Blairs Mill, KY (ZIP 41472) has experienced 140 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 61 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 139 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Floods account for 44% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. Of these, 20 (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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $103M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Blairs Mill has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2013.
Blairs Mill 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.
Blairs Mill has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blairs Mill was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2015 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41472 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (61 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blairs Mill, KY, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Blairs Mill (ZIP 41472) has 61 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Blairs Mill has 11 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 $103M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41472 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 $114.6M in property damage in the Blairs Mill, KY area (ZIP 41472). 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 →