Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 42265 in Olmstead, KY. These include 13 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (13 total). 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2018.
Olmstead has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2017.
Olmstead has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2014.
Olmstead has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olmstead was EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 9, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 24, 2018 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42265 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olmstead, KY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Olmstead (ZIP 42265) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2017.
Olmstead has 13 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42265 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Olmstead, KY area (ZIP 42265). 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 →