Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 42463 in Wheatcroft, KY. These include 12 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wheatcroft is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Wheatcroft has experienced 9 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 $16.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Wheatcroft 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.
Wheatcroft 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.
Wheatcroft has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2011.
Wheatcroft has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheatcroft 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 42463 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheatcroft, KY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Wheatcroft (ZIP 42463) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2011.
Wheatcroft has 9 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 $16.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42463 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 $32.7M in property damage in the Wheatcroft, KY area (ZIP 42463). 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 →