Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 41855 in Thornton, 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 represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.
Thornton 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 $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
Thornton 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.
Thornton 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.
Thornton 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 Thornton 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 41855 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.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thornton, KY, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Thornton (ZIP 41855) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $216K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
Thornton 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 41855 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 Thornton, KY area (ZIP 41855). 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 →