Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 41604 in Ligon, KY. These include 17 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Ligon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Ligon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Ligon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ligon was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41604 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ligon, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Ligon (ZIP 41604) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Ligon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41604 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Ligon, KY area (ZIP 41604). 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 →