Glasgow, KY (ZIP 42141) has experienced 118 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glasgow is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Glasgow has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2017.
Glasgow 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 Glasgow was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 1998), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42141 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glasgow, KY, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Glasgow (ZIP 42141) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2017.
Glasgow has 34 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 $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42141 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 $32.7M in property damage in the Glasgow, KY area (ZIP 42141). 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 →