Hopkinsville, KY (ZIP 42240) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 203 natural disaster events on record. These include 82 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 26 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $107.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
With 82 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $85M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (52%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $21.3M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($13.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42240 has experienced 203 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (43 events), severe wind events (26 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (17 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopkinsville, KY, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Hopkinsville (ZIP 42240) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hopkinsville has 43 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 $85M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42240 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 $107.4M in property damage in the Hopkinsville, KY area (ZIP 42240). 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 →