Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Elkton, KY area (ZIP 42220). These include 41 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2023.
Elkton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $881K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Elkton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Elkton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K 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 Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $9.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42220 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkton, KY, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Elkton (ZIP 42220) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2023.
Elkton has 14 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 $39.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42220 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2006. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.2M in property damage in the Elkton, KY area (ZIP 42220). 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 →