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41824 Isom, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Isom, KY (41824)

Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 41824 in Isom, KY. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Isom is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.

🌊 Floods

Isom has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $189K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.

❄️ Blizzards

Isom has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 8, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Isom has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1983.

💨 Severe wind events

Isom 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 Oct 17, 2006.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Isom was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Isom, KY (41824)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41824 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 41824?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Isom, KY, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 41824 (Isom) prone to flooding?

Yes, Isom (ZIP 41824) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $189K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.

Has Isom (41824) ever been hit by a tornado?

Isom has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1983.

What was the worst natural disaster in Isom, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41824 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 41824?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Isom, KY area (ZIP 41824). 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 →

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