Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 42566 in Yosemite, KY. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Yosemite has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $571K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Yosemite has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Yosemite has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yosemite was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 2, 2006), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42566 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yosemite, KY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1K in property damage.
Yes, Yosemite (ZIP 42566) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $571K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Yosemite has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $475K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42566 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Yosemite, KY area (ZIP 42566). 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 →