ZIP code 42533, covering Ferguson, KY, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (39 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. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Ferguson has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $33.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ferguson was 4.5" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42533 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ferguson, KY, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Ferguson (ZIP 42533) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Ferguson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42533 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 $6.1M in property damage in the Ferguson, KY area (ZIP 42533). 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 →