Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 42047 in Hampton, KY. These include 16 floods, 15 tornadoes, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 3, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2019.
Hampton has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
Hampton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Hampton 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.
Hampton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hampton was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10.7M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $8.4M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42047 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampton, KY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hampton (ZIP 42047) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 3, 2021.
Hampton has 15 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42047 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Hampton, KY area (ZIP 42047). 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 →