ZIP code 42134, covering Franklin, KY, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Franklin has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin was Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 11, 2016), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42134 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (17 events), and severe wind events (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin, KY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Franklin (ZIP 42134) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Franklin has 31 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42134 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.2M in property damage in the Franklin, KY area (ZIP 42134). 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 →