Henderson, KY (ZIP 42420) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 238 natural disaster events on record. These include 98 hailstorms, 70 floods, and 38 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $193.1M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 285 injuries.
With 98 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Floods account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 70 events documented. Of these, 33 (47%) 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 $39.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (21%) 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 $100.6M in documented property damage. 24 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 $36.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Henderson has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Henderson has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was EF3 Tornado on Nov 6, 2005, which caused $65M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 9, 2014), causing $35M in damages. Flash Flood on Nov 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($17.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42420 has experienced 238 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), floods (70 events), tornadoes (38 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, KY, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $420K in property damage.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 42420) has 70 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Henderson has 38 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 $100.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42420 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 6, 2005. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $193.1M in property damage in the Henderson, KY area (ZIP 42420). 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 →