Woodburn, KY (ZIP 42170) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Woodburn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Woodburn has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodburn was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42170 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodburn, KY, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Woodburn (ZIP 42170) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Woodburn has 11 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 Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42170 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M 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 $6.8M in property damage in the Woodburn, KY area (ZIP 42170). 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 →