Waverly, KY (ZIP 42462) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 floods, 20 tornadoes, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (29% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Waverly has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Waverly 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.
Waverly has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $8.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 28, 1960 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42462 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), tornadoes (20 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, KY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 42462) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2024.
Waverly 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42462 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $8.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the Waverly, KY area (ZIP 42462). 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 →