Buckhorn, KY (ZIP 41721) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Buckhorn is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (40%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
Buckhorn has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Buckhorn has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Buckhorn has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckhorn was Flood on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $136K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41721 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (17 events), wildfires (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckhorn, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Buckhorn (ZIP 41721) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Buckhorn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41721 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Buckhorn, KY area (ZIP 41721). 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 →