ZIP code 42035, covering Cunningham, KY, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Cunningham has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Cunningham has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $472K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 6, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cunningham 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. Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42035 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cunningham, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Cunningham (ZIP 42035) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Cunningham has 12 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42035 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 $22.3M in property damage in the Cunningham, KY area (ZIP 42035). 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 →