Poole, KY (ZIP 42444) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 4 extreme cold events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2006.
Poole 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.
Poole has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2011.
Poole 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poole 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42444 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poole, KY, with 5 events documented.
Poole has 4 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 $105K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42444 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 $15.9M in property damage in the Poole, KY area (ZIP 42444). 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 →