Knob Lick, KY (ZIP 42154) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Knob Lick has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Knob Lick has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 11, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knob Lick was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 7, 2006), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42154 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knob Lick, KY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Knob Lick (ZIP 42154) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 11, 2018.
Knob Lick has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42154 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Knob Lick, KY area (ZIP 42154). 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 →