Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 41631 in Grethel, KY. These include 29 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grethel is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Grethel 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.
Grethel 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.
Grethel 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.
Grethel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grethel 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 41631 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grethel, KY, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Grethel (ZIP 41631) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
Grethel 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 41631 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Grethel, KY area (ZIP 41631). 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 →