ZIP code 42038, covering Eddyville, KY, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $550K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
Eddyville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Eddyville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Eddyville has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K 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 Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eddyville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $11.2M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $7M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 17, 2022 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42038 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eddyville, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Eddyville (ZIP 42038) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $550K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
Eddyville has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42038 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.2M in property damage in the Eddyville, KY area (ZIP 42038). 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 →