Pulaski, KY (ZIP 42567) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $567.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Pulaski has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Pulaski has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Pulaski 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.
Pulaski 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 Pulaski was 4.5" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 1, 2022), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42567 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pulaski, KY, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Pulaski (ZIP 42567) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $567.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Pulaski has 10 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42567 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Pulaski, KY area (ZIP 42567). 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 →