Melvin, KY (ZIP 41650) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.1K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Melvin is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Melvin has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Melvin 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.
Melvin 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 Melvin was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 2011, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41650 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melvin, KY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Melvin (ZIP 41650) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Melvin 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 41650 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 2011. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.1K in property damage in the Melvin, KY area (ZIP 41650). 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 →