Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Smilax, KY area (ZIP 41764). These include 25 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Smilax is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Smilax 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.
Smilax has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Smilax has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smilax was Flood on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $609.8K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 17, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41764 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smilax, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Smilax (ZIP 41764) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Smilax has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41764 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 $1.5M in property damage in the Smilax, KY area (ZIP 41764). 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 →