Fredonia, KY (ZIP 42411) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $903K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Fredonia 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.
Fredonia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
Fredonia 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 Fredonia was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $12.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 3, 2000), causing $5M in damages. 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 16, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42411 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fredonia, KY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $280K in property damage.
Yes, Fredonia (ZIP 42411) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $903K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Fredonia 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42411 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $12.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.3M in property damage in the Fredonia, KY area (ZIP 42411). 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 →