Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 42344 in Graham, KY. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.3M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Graham is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Graham has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.3M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Graham has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $713K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2021.
Graham 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.
Graham has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Graham 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 Graham was EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $21.3M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $19.2M 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 42344 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Graham, KY, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Graham (ZIP 42344) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $713K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2021.
Graham has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $24.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42344 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $21.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.3M in property damage in the Graham, KY area (ZIP 42344). 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 →