Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Kuttawa, KY area (ZIP 42055). These include 15 floods, 14 tornadoes, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (24% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $835K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Kuttawa 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.
Kuttawa has experienced 7 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2022.
Kuttawa 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 Kuttawa 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 42055 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kuttawa, KY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $835K in property damage.
Yes, Kuttawa (ZIP 42055) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $835K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Kuttawa 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42055 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 $26.4M in property damage in the Kuttawa, KY area (ZIP 42055). 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 →