Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Crofton, KY area (ZIP 42217). These include 40 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (40 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Crofton has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Crofton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $258K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crofton was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $13.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $4.4M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42217 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (12 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crofton, KY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Crofton (ZIP 42217) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $258K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Crofton has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42217 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $13.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Crofton, KY area (ZIP 42217). 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 →