ZIP code 42206, covering Auburn, KY, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $514.2M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Auburn is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $510M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Auburn has experienced 7 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 $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Auburn has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Auburn has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was 2.8" Hail on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $510M in property damage. 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 42206 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, KY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $510M in property damage.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 42206) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $565K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Auburn has 15 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42206 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $510M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $514.2M in property damage in the Auburn, KY area (ZIP 42206). 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 →