Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Utica, KY area (ZIP 42376). These include 64 hailstorms, 37 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $115.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (46%) 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 $21.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $66M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Utica 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.
Utica 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Utica was EF3 Tornado on Jan 3, 2000, which caused $64M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $17.2M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42376 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (37 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Utica, KY, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Utica (ZIP 42376) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2025.
Utica has 12 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 $66M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42376 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 3, 2000. This event caused $64M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115.7M in property damage in the Utica, KY area (ZIP 42376). 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 →