ZIP code 42413, covering Hanson, KY, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hanson is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $708K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Hanson 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.
Hanson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Hanson 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.
Hanson has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanson was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42413 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanson, KY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Hanson (ZIP 42413) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $708K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Hanson has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42413 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Hanson, KY area (ZIP 42413). 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 →