Big Rock, KY (ZIP 41777) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $501.1K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $63.6K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Big Rock has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
Big Rock 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.
Big Rock has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Big Rock has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 Big Rock was Winter Storm on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41777 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Rock, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Big Rock (ZIP 41777) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $63.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Big Rock 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 41777 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $501.1K in property damage in the Big Rock, KY area (ZIP 41777). 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 →