ZIP code 42236, covering Herndon, KY, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Herndon is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 26% of the area's disaster history. 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
Herndon has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Herndon 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herndon was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $13.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 12, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42236 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herndon, KY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Herndon (ZIP 42236) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Herndon has 17 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42236 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 $32.5M in property damage in the Herndon, KY area (ZIP 42236). 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 →