Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Farmington, KY area (ZIP 42040). These include 15 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 23% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
Farmington has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $22.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Farmington 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 Farmington was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $22.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 2005), causing $8M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42040 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 23% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmington, KY, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Farmington (ZIP 42040) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Farmington has 14 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42040 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $22.2M 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 $38.4M in property damage in the Farmington, KY area (ZIP 42040). 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 →