Arlington, KY (ZIP 42021) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 16 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arlington is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Arlington has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Arlington has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2019.
Arlington has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2017.
Arlington has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 23, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42021 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquakes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, KY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 42021) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Arlington has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42021 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Arlington, KY area (ZIP 42021). 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 →