Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 42441 in Nebo, KY. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 27, 2023.
Nebo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2004.
Nebo has experienced 4 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.
Nebo has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Nebo has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Nebo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nebo was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $11.2M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $4M 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 42441 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nebo, KY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Nebo (ZIP 42441) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Nebo has 5 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42441 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Nebo, KY area (ZIP 42441). 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 →