Austin, KY (ZIP 42123) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Austin is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
Austin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 29, 2008.
Austin has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
Austin has experienced 2 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Austin has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 4, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42123 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, KY, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 42123) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Austin has 2 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42123 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Austin, KY area (ZIP 42123). 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 →