Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Trenton, KY area (ZIP 42286). These include 36 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Trenton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Trenton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K 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 Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trenton was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $9.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 9, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42286 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trenton, KY, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Trenton (ZIP 42286) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Trenton has 12 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42286 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $9.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.8M in property damage in the Trenton, KY area (ZIP 42286). 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 →