Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 42157 in Mount Herman, KY. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2018.
Mount Herman has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2009.
Mount Herman has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Herman was EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $15K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42157 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Herman, KY, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Mount Herman (ZIP 42157) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Mount Herman has 3 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42157 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1997. This event caused $1M 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 $1M in property damage in the Mount Herman, KY area (ZIP 42157). 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 →