Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 41837 in Mayking, KY. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $206.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
Mayking 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.
Mayking 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.
Mayking 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mayking was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41837 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 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.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mayking, KY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Mayking (ZIP 41837) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
Mayking 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41837 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Mayking, KY area (ZIP 41837). 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 →