ZIP code 42371, covering Rumsey, KY, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rumsey is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Rumsey has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Rumsey has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Rumsey has experienced 4 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Rumsey 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rumsey was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $4.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42371 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rumsey, KY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Rumsey (ZIP 42371) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Rumsey has 4 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42371 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22M in property damage in the Rumsey, KY area (ZIP 42371). 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 →