Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 41727 in Chavies, KY. These include 25 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 7 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 25 recorded incidents (53% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (32%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Chavies has experienced 4 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 $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2010.
Chavies has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Chavies 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 Chavies was Flood on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $609.8K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 3, 1997), causing $190K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41727 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chavies, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Chavies (ZIP 41727) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Chavies 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 41727 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $609.8K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Chavies, KY area (ZIP 41727). 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 →