Paducah, KY (ZIP 42003) has experienced 151 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 floods, 39 hailstorms, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 158 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (34% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (38%) 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 $19.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $442K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $27.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Paducah has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paducah was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $27.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (May 4, 2003), causing $20M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42003 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paducah, KY, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.3M in property damage.
Yes, Paducah (ZIP 42003) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Paducah has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42003 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $27.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75.4M in property damage in the Paducah, KY area (ZIP 42003). 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 →