Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 42151 in Hestand, KY. These include 20 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $394.6K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 2 (10%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2018.
Hestand has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $269.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Hestand has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
Hestand has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2016.
Hestand has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hestand was Flash Flood on Mar 28, 2021, which caused $238.6K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42151 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hestand, KY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Hestand (ZIP 42151) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $269.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Hestand has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42151 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 28, 2021. This event caused $238.6K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $394.6K in property damage in the Hestand, KY area (ZIP 42151). 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 →