ZIP code 42410, covering Earlington, KY, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Earlington is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $802K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Earlington has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $27M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Earlington has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Earlington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Earlington has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Earlington was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 2005, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $25.2M 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 42410 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Earlington, KY, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Earlington (ZIP 42410) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $802K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Earlington has 4 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 $33.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42410 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 $61.8M in property damage in the Earlington, KY area (ZIP 42410). 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 →