Shelbiana, KY (ZIP 41562) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Shelbiana has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $127K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Shelbiana has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelbiana was Flood on May 2, 2002, which caused $5.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $3.3M in damages. Flood on May 31, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41562 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (30 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelbiana, KY, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Shelbiana (ZIP 41562) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41562 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2002. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Shelbiana, KY area (ZIP 41562). 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 →