Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 42254 in La Fayette, KY. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for La Fayette is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 24% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
La Fayette has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
La Fayette has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
La Fayette has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
La Fayette has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
La Fayette has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Fayette was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $9.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $4M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42254 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Fayette, KY, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, La Fayette (ZIP 42254) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
La Fayette has 9 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42254 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $9.2M 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 $20.3M in property damage in the La Fayette, KY area (ZIP 42254). 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 →