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42285 Kyrock, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kyrock, KY (42285)

Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 42285 in Kyrock, KY. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 18 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Kyrock has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kyrock has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2015.

❄️ Blizzards

Kyrock has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.

🌊 Floods

Kyrock has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 1997.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kyrock was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kyrock, KY (42285)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42285 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 42285?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kyrock, KY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 42285 (Kyrock) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kyrock (ZIP 42285) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 1997.

Has Kyrock (42285) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kyrock has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $130K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kyrock, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42285 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 42285?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Kyrock, KY area (ZIP 42285). 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 →

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