Logansport, KY (ZIP 42261) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $520.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $510M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Logansport has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Logansport has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Logansport was 2.8" Hail on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $510M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42261 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Logansport, KY, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $510M in property damage.
Yes, Logansport (ZIP 42261) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Logansport has 18 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42261 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $510M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $520.3M in property damage in the Logansport, KY area (ZIP 42261). 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 →