Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 41772 in Vest, KY. These include 15 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $295K. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Vest is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $278K in documented property damage. 27 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
Vest has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Vest 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.
Vest has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vest was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2014, which caused $234K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41772 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vest, KY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $278K in property damage.
Yes, Vest (ZIP 41772) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $278K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41772 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2014. This event caused $234K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $295K in property damage in the Vest, KY area (ZIP 41772). 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 →