Mc Henry, KY (ZIP 42354) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 19 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Mc Henry has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Mc Henry has experienced 3 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2018.
Mc Henry 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.
Mc Henry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 23, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Henry was EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42354 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Henry, KY, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Mc Henry (ZIP 42354) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $410K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Mc Henry has 3 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42354 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Mc Henry, KY area (ZIP 42354). 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 →