Dawson Springs, KY (ZIP 42408) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.3M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 273 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35.9M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Dawson Springs has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Dawson Springs has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $507K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Dawson Springs has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Dawson Springs has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dawson Springs was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 2005, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $12.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42408 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dawson Springs, KY, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Dawson Springs (ZIP 42408) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Dawson Springs has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42408 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 2005. This event caused $31M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.3M in property damage in the Dawson Springs, KY area (ZIP 42408). 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 →