Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Drakesboro, KY area (ZIP 42337). These include 24 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Drakesboro is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (33%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Drakesboro has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Drakesboro has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Drakesboro has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drakesboro was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42337 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drakesboro, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Drakesboro (ZIP 42337) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Drakesboro 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42337 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Drakesboro, KY area (ZIP 42337). 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 →