ZIP code 42029, covering Calvert City, KY, has 125 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (50%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $19.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Calvert City has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $598K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Calvert City has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calvert City was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.2M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 4, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42029 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calvert City, KY, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Calvert City (ZIP 42029) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Calvert City has 14 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42029 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Calvert City, KY area (ZIP 42029). 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 →