Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 41778 in Yerkes, KY. These include 23 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Yerkes is floods, with 23 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Yerkes has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2017.
Yerkes 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.
Yerkes has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Yerkes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yerkes 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 41778 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yerkes, KY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Yerkes (ZIP 41778) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41778 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Yerkes, KY area (ZIP 41778). 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 →