ZIP code 42503, covering Zcta 42503, KY, has 128 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (78 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $89.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
Zcta 42503 has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Zcta 42503 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Zcta 42503 has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 42503 was 4.5" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42503 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 42503, KY, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 42503 (ZIP 42503) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $89.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Zcta 42503 has 13 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42503 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Zcta 42503, KY area (ZIP 42503). 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 →