Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 42061 in Lowes, KY. These include 5 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M.
With 5 recorded incidents (24% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 Jul 19, 2023.
Lowes has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
Lowes 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.
Lowes has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $553K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Lowes has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2013.
Lowes has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowes 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 42061 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowes, KY, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lowes (ZIP 42061) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Lowes has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $553K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42061 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 $19.5M in property damage in the Lowes, KY area (ZIP 42061). 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 →