Hawesville, KY (ZIP 42348) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2013.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Hawesville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Hawesville has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawesville was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42348 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (13 events), wildfires (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawesville, KY, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Hawesville (ZIP 42348) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Hawesville 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42348 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Hawesville, KY area (ZIP 42348). 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 →