ZIP code 42101, covering Plum Springs, KY, has 162 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $519.3M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
With 98 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $510M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $539K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Plum Springs has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plum Springs was 2.8" Hail on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $510M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42101 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (17 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plum Springs, KY, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $510M in property damage.
Yes, Plum Springs (ZIP 42101) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Plum Springs has 28 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42101 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $510M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $519.3M in property damage in the Plum Springs, KY area (ZIP 42101). 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 →