Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Pointer, KY area (ZIP 42544). These include 61 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pointer is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% 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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Pointer has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pointer was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 4, 2001), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42544 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (12 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pointer, KY, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.5K in property damage.
Yes, Pointer (ZIP 42544) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Pointer has 15 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42544 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Pointer, KY area (ZIP 42544). 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 →