Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 42140 in Gamaliel, KY. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 19 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
Gamaliel has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Gamaliel has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $665K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Gamaliel has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gamaliel was EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 11, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42140 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gamaliel, KY, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Gamaliel (ZIP 42140) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $665K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Gamaliel has 8 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42140 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Gamaliel, KY area (ZIP 42140). 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 →