Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 42131 in Etoile, KY. These include 9 hailstorms, 1 blizzard, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $45K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 9 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2014.
Etoile 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.
Etoile has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
Etoile has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Etoile has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Etoile was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 4, 2001, which caused $30K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $15K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42131 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Etoile, KY, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Etoile (ZIP 42131) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Etoile has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42131 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 4, 2001. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45K in property damage in the Etoile, KY area (ZIP 42131). 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 →