Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 42159 in Oakland, KY. These include 27 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakland is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Oakland has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 2, 2019.
Oakland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Oakland has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42159 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, KY, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Oakland (ZIP 42159) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 2, 2019.
Oakland has 12 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42159 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Oakland, KY area (ZIP 42159). 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 →