ZIP code 42320, covering Beaver Dam, KY, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Beaver Dam is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (32%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2018.
Beaver Dam has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Beaver Dam has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beaver Dam was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42320 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beaver Dam, KY, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Beaver Dam (ZIP 42320) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2025.
Beaver Dam has 11 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42320 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Beaver Dam, KY area (ZIP 42320). 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 →