Carrsville, KY (ZIP 42081) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 15 (39%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2019.
Carrsville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Carrsville 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.
Carrsville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrsville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10.7M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 4, 2003), causing $10M in damages. 78 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($8.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42081 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrsville, KY, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Carrsville (ZIP 42081) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Carrsville has 27 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42081 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 $44.2M in property damage in the Carrsville, KY area (ZIP 42081). 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 →