ZIP code 42455, covering Sebree, KY, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Sebree has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $697K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Sebree 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.
Sebree has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Sebree 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 Sebree 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 Oct 18, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42455 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sebree, KY, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Sebree (ZIP 42455) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $697K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Sebree has 12 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42455 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 $20.8M in property damage in the Sebree, KY area (ZIP 42455). 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 →