ZIP code 42347, covering Hartford, KY, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hartford is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2025.
Hartford has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Hartford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Hartford 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.
Hartford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 23, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartford was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42347 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, KY, with 57 events documented.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 42347) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2025.
Hartford has 8 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42347 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Hartford, KY area (ZIP 42347). 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 →