ZIP code 41537, covering Payne Gap, KY, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Payne Gap is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (28%) 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 $931.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Payne Gap has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 8, 2019.
Payne Gap has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2016.
Payne Gap has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1983.
Payne Gap has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Payne Gap was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41537 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Payne Gap, KY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Payne Gap (ZIP 41537) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $931.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Payne Gap has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41537 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Payne Gap, KY area (ZIP 41537). 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 →