ZIP code 42431, covering Madisonville, KY, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $75M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (41%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $44.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Madisonville 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.
Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42431 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madisonville, KY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Madisonville (ZIP 42431) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Madisonville has 17 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 $44.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42431 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 $75M in property damage in the Madisonville, KY area (ZIP 42431). 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 →