Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 42120 in Adolphus, KY. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Adolphus is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2024.
Adolphus has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 22, 2022.
Adolphus has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2019.
Adolphus has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adolphus was Flood on Aug 18, 2010, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 6, 2008), causing $1.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 3, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42120 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adolphus, KY, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Adolphus (ZIP 42120) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2024.
Adolphus has 5 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42120 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2010. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Adolphus, KY area (ZIP 42120). 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 →