ZIP code 42266, covering Pembroke, KY, has 141 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $73M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pembroke is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 40% 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $4M 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 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $48.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Pembroke 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 Pembroke was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $13.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 24, 2018 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42266 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (18 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 Pembroke, KY, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Pembroke (ZIP 42266) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Pembroke has 19 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 $48.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42266 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 $73M in property damage in the Pembroke, KY area (ZIP 42266). 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 →