Federal records document 164 natural disaster events in the Emma, KY area (ZIP 41653). These include 104 floods, 47 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 21 (20%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Emma has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $236K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Emma 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.
Emma has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Emma 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emma was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 31, 2004), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41653 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (104 events), hailstorms (47 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emma, KY, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Emma (ZIP 41653) has 104 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Emma has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41653 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.4M in property damage in the Emma, KY area (ZIP 41653). 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 →