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42160 Park City, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Park City, KY (42160)

Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 42160 in Park City, KY. These include 21 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 1, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

Park City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $747K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Park City has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.

🔥 Wildfires

Park City has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Park City 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Park City was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($600K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Park City, KY (42160)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42160 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 42160?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Park City, KY, with 21 events documented.

Is ZIP code 42160 (Park City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Park City (ZIP 42160) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.

Has Park City (42160) ever been hit by a tornado?

Park City has 14 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 1, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Park City, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42160 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 42160?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Park City, KY area (ZIP 42160). 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 →

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