Elmrock, KY (ZIP 41640) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $407.2K. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 35 recorded incidents (57% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 $325.2K in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Elmrock has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Elmrock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmrock was Flash Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41640 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmrock, KY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325.2K in property damage.
Yes, Elmrock (ZIP 41640) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41640 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $407.2K in property damage in the Elmrock, KY area (ZIP 41640). 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 →