Philpot, KY (ZIP 42366) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Philpot has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Philpot has experienced 10 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 $953K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Philpot has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2010.
Philpot has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philpot was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $17.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $10M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42366 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philpot, KY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Philpot (ZIP 42366) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Philpot has 10 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 $953K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42366 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $17.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.3M in property damage in the Philpot, KY area (ZIP 42366). 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 →