ZIP code 42602, covering Albany, KY, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $26.9M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Albany has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Albany has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albany was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 11, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42602 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, KY, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Albany (ZIP 42602) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Albany has 19 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 $26.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42602 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 $27.3M in property damage in the Albany, KY area (ZIP 42602). 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 →