Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 42629 in Jamestown, KY. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Jamestown has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $179K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Jamestown has experienced 1 flood on record. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamestown was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42629 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamestown, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3K in property damage.
Yes, Jamestown (ZIP 42629) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Jamestown has 11 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42629 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 $28.2M in property damage in the Jamestown, KY area (ZIP 42629). 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 →