ZIP code 42539, covering Liberty, KY, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Liberty has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $985K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $5M 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 42539 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), and floods (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, KY, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 42539) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $985K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Liberty has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42539 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Liberty, KY area (ZIP 42539). 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 →