Providence, KY (ZIP 42450) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $44M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (43% 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 May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $26.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2014.
Providence has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Providence 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.
Providence 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.
Providence has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Providence was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $11.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42450 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Providence, KY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Providence (ZIP 42450) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Providence has 20 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 $26.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42450 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44M in property damage in the Providence, KY area (ZIP 42450). 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 →