Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Sedalia, KY area (ZIP 42079). These include 19 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Sedalia has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $883K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Sedalia has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Sedalia 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.
Sedalia 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 Sedalia was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $22.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42079 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sedalia, KY, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Sedalia (ZIP 42079) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $883K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Sedalia has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42079 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 $31.8M in property damage in the Sedalia, KY area (ZIP 42079). 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 →