Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 41563 in Shelby Gap, KY. These include 17 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
Shelby Gap has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Shelby Gap has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Shelby Gap has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2016.
Shelby Gap has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelby Gap was Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41563 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby Gap, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Shelby Gap (ZIP 41563) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Shelby Gap has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41563 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Shelby Gap, KY area (ZIP 41563). 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 →