Mayfield, KY (ZIP 42066) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 23 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.8M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 341 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mayfield is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 $16.5M in documented property damage. 30 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Mayfield 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.
Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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 42066 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mayfield, KY, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Mayfield (ZIP 42066) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Mayfield has 30 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 $16.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42066 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 $48.8M in property damage in the Mayfield, KY area (ZIP 42066). 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 →