ZIP code 42122, covering Alvaton, KY, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (54% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Alvaton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $334K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Alvaton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Alvaton 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 Alvaton was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42122 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvaton, KY, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Alvaton (ZIP 42122) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Alvaton has 17 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42122 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Alvaton, KY area (ZIP 42122). 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 →