Rockport, KY (ZIP 42369) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Rockport is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Rockport has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Rockport 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.
Rockport has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Rockport 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.
Rockport has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockport was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $2.5M 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 42369 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockport, KY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Rockport (ZIP 42369) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Rockport has 6 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42369 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Rockport, KY area (ZIP 42369). 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 →