Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 42166 in Summer Shade, KY. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Summer Shade has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Summer Shade has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Summer Shade 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summer Shade was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 7, 2006), causing $1.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42166 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (10 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 Summer Shade, KY, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Summer Shade (ZIP 42166) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Summer Shade has 10 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42166 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 $8.1M in property damage in the Summer Shade, KY area (ZIP 42166). 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 →