Freeburn, KY (ZIP 41528) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 19 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (47%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Freeburn has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2016.
Freeburn has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Freeburn has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freeburn was Flood on May 2, 2002, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2004), causing $850K in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41528 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freeburn, KY, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Freeburn (ZIP 41528) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41528 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2002. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Freeburn, KY area (ZIP 41528). 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 →