ZIP code 42164, covering Scottsville, KY, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $21.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2024.
Scottsville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 22, 2022.
Scottsville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 18, 2010), causing $7M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42164 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsville, KY, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Scottsville (ZIP 42164) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2024.
Scottsville has 21 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 $21.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42164 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Scottsville, KY area (ZIP 42164). 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 →